2023
DOI: 10.52645/mjhs.2023.3.10
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Laser ureteroscopic endopyelotomy efficacy in pyeloureteral junction stenosis

Vladimir Caraion,
Eduard Plesca,
Andrei Mezu
et al.

Abstract: Introduction. Pyeloureteral junction stenosis (PUJS) is a condition that affects urinary drainage at level of the renal pelvis and upper ureter. It is found in approximately 1 in 500 newborns, with a higher prevalence in males (2:1 ratio). PUJS is the main cause of congenital hydronephrosis and can also be caused by other specific pathologies. Endoscopic management is the primary treatment for PUJS, particularly in cases of aperistaltic and <2cm intrinsic ureteral stenosis without aberrant vessels. Aim of t… Show more

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