• Therefore, we investigated the effects of DIZE on the progression of renal fibrosis after unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO), a well-established model of chronic kidney disease. (krcp-ksn.org)
  • In rodents, the unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) model is widely used to study progressive renal fibrosis because pathological features of CKD, such as tubular dilation, interstitial expansion, loss of tubular mass, leukocyte infiltration, tubular epithelial cell death, and the accumulation of myofibroblasts, are present in this model [ 4 ]. (krcp-ksn.org)
  • Kidney fibrosis is independent of the amount of ascorbic acid in mice with unilateral ureteral obstruction. (kyushu-u.ac.jp)
  • The inhibitory effects of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) were examined against (1) the progression of renal fibrosis in mice with complete unilateral ureteral obstruction and (2) the TGF-β1-induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in MDCK cells. (korea.ac.kr)
  • Unilateral ureteral obstruction was induced in BALB/c mice and rhEPO (100 or 1000 U/kg, intraperitoneally, every other day) or vehicle was administered from day 3 to day 14. (korea.ac.kr)
  • AXL targeting reduces fibrosis development in experimental unilateral ureteral obstruction. (uib.no)
  • The present study was performed using unilateral ureteral obstruction mice and HK‑2 cells in vivo and in vitro . (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis (RPF) is a form of chronic periaortitis characterized by the development of extensive fibrosis throughout the retroperitoneum, typically centered over the anterior surface of the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae and resulting in entrapment and obstruction of retroperitoneal structures, notably the ureters. (medscape.com)
  • However, single system ureteral ectopia is an uncommon anomaly more frequently noted in boys. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • We report on 6 boys with single system ureteral ectopia into the prostatic urethra above the verumontanum, whopresented with radiological and clinical findings of bladder outlet obstruction. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Bilateral single-system ureteral ectopia is rare and usually coexists with a multitude of other urinary tract abnormalities (eg, VUR, renal dysplasia, rudimentary bladder development). (medscape.com)
  • Slavis SA, Wilson RW, Jones RJ, Swift C. Long-term results of permanent indwelling wallstents for benign mid-ureteral strictures. (medscape.com)
  • Feline ureteral obstruction: Stent to save the kidneys? (dvm360.com)
  • Placing a ureteral stent in cats with benign ureteral obstruction may preserve renal function. (dvm360.com)
  • Has your physician raised the possibility of a ureteral stent? (medhelp.org)
  • Gradual taper at tip of stent promotes smooth insertion and atraumatic navigation around obstructions. (bd.com)
  • Ultra smooth surface may reduce the mechanical trauma at the tissue/stent interface and thus ureteral reactions such as ureteral ulcerations, epithelia hyperplasia, inflammation and edema. (bd.com)
  • 1. After bilateral ureteral obstruction there is an enhanced production of thromboxane A 2 by the kidney which contributes to a decline in renal function. (portlandpress.com)
  • The effects of both irradiation and subsequent administration of the thromboxane synthesis inhibitor OKY-046 on both thromboxane B 2 excretion and renal function were examined in rats with 24 h bilateral ureteral obstruction. (portlandpress.com)
  • Both sources of thromboxane A 2 contribute to altered renal function after bilateral ureteral obstruction. (portlandpress.com)
  • While ureteral surgery is not that common because many urinary tract problems go away on their own as your child grows or are not severe enough to damage the kidneys, the surgeons at Boston Children's have a lot of experience performing these types of procedures. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Ureteral surgery is a treatment option for children who have abnormalities of their ureter and/or urinary tract, such as a blockage in the ureter or vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), a condition that causes urine to flow backward into the kidney. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Ureteral duplication is the most common anomaly of the urinary tract. (medscape.com)
  • Older boys presented with symptoms suggestive of bladder outlet obstruction. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • The distal ureter was dilated elevating the bladder neck causing outlet obstruction. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Symptoms are those of bladder outlet obstruction-weak stream, hesitancy, urinary. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Reflux that is secondary to high bladder pressures such as those occurring in patients with posterior urethral valves (PUV) or bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is frequently associated with renal injury. (medscape.com)
  • These studies characterize the ureters, and define the surgery required to obtain adequate ureteral length. (wikipedia.org)
  • Subsequent administration of OKY-046 to previously irradiated animals further reduced thromboxane B 2 excretion to 20% of the value in non-irradiated rats with bilateral obstruction and further increased inulin clearance to 3.34 ± 0.26 ml min −1 kg −1 body weight. (portlandpress.com)
  • 4. Glomerular macrophage numbers were decreased after bilateral ureteral obstruction (in contrast to the interstitium). (portlandpress.com)
  • 5. These data suggest that the increased renal production of thromboxane A 2 after bilateral ureteral obstruction results from both renal infiltration by metabolically active macrophages and enhanced prostanoid production by the glomeruli. (portlandpress.com)
  • Our reconstructive expertise emphasizes minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopic surgery, ureteral re-implantation, and many types of ureteral reconstruction techniques. (ucsf.edu)
  • Are there different types of ureteral surgery? (childrenshospital.org)
  • A ureteral disease that is characterized_as a congenital anomaly in which the distal end of the ureter swells as it enters the bladder. (mcw.edu)
  • 3. Hydronephrosis (Dilatation of the kidneys due to stone or as a result of obstruction due to congenital ureteral stricture). (anadolumedicalcenter.com)
  • In females, urethral obstruction may occur secondary to a primary or metastatic tumor or as a result of stricture formation after radiation therapy, surgery, or urologic instrumentation (usually repeated dilation). (msdmanuals.com)
  • If your doctor has recommended ureteral surgery, you may be wondering what exactly this procedure entails and how the Department of Urology at Boston Children's Hospital can help you. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Obstruction of the flow of urine through the ureter. (nih.gov)
  • Ureteral surgeries are procedures that fix problems with the flow of urine between the ureter (the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder) and the kidney. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Your child may need ureteral surgery if she has a blockage in her ureter or has severe vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), in which your child's urine backs up the ureter into the kidney. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Ureteral surgery is performed to correct problems that cause urine to get backed up in the ureter and sometimes flow backward, which can permanently damage your child's kidneys. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Alternative drainage methods may be used, such as tube drainage from the kidney (nephrostomy) and ureteral stenting, to protect the kidney. (ucsf.edu)
  • Surgical ureterolysis has been the preferred primary mode of treatment for RPF, because it allows biopsy specimens to be obtained while ureteral obstruction is relieved. (medscape.com)
  • To illustrate the surgical management of advanced endometriosis causing extrinsic ureteral compression. (embies.com)
  • We'll give you some background on common conditions that require this kind of surgery, talk about your experience at the hospital when your child comes in for his procedure, and discuss the long-term outlook for children who have ureteral surgical procedures. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Ureteral anomalies are a common cause of morbidity in children and frequently require surgical intervention. (medscape.com)
  • The IVP demonstrates an obstruction in the right ureter, along with a clinical presentation consistent with ureteral colic. (hawaii.edu)
  • Mayo Clinic urologists have extensive experience in treating ureteral obstruction, including minimally invasive procedures and newer robot-assisted surgery techniques, depending on your needs. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Ureteral surgery - whether performed laparascopically (a minimally invasive procedure ) or traditionally - is a fairly simple procedure with a high success rate. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Ureteroceles are often associated with obstruction and VUR. (medscape.com)
  • Ureteral stricture often requires complex reconstruction to restore the ureter to its normal drainage pathway. (ucsf.edu)
  • Materials and Methods: Antenatal ultrasound in 3 boys demonstrated renal abnormalities and postnatal studies suggested the diagnosis of posterior urethral valve obstruction. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • In this episode, we invite you to listen in as Ashley Saffire, DVM, DABVP (Feline) and Julie Byron, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Clinical Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, have an informative conversation about ureteral obstructions in cats and what to do when you encounter them in general practice. (catvets.com)
  • The histopathological examination con- case, ultrasonography and tomography found several reports using the keywords firmed a hydatid cyst by demonstrating revealed a simple cyst with well-defined "ureteral obstruction" and "hydatid", but protoscolex within. (who.int)
  • The upper ureter is more likely to be associated with ectopic insertion, ureterocele, and/or obstruction, whereas the lower ureter is more frequently associated with VUR. (medscape.com)
  • How do I dilate the ureteral orifice? (imop.gr)
  • Caudal or medial ectopia describes the ureteral orifice when located at the proximal lip of the bladder neck or more distal. (medscape.com)
  • Symptoms are typically absent until tumor growth causes hematuria and/or obstruction with pain. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Although the calcified density on her abdominal series appeared to be too large for a ureteral stone, this was assumed to be a large ureteral stone because of her clinical presentation. (hawaii.edu)
  • A urologist is consulted for her ureteral obstruction and a pediatric surgeon is consulted for the possibility of appendicitis. (hawaii.edu)
  • Many novel techniques for ureteral reconstruction after ureteral trauma have been used. (medscape.com)
  • Ureteral injuries due to external trauma are rare, as the ureter is well-protected in the retroperitoneum by the bony pelvis, psoas muscle, and vertebrae. (medscape.com)
  • Ureteral trauma was first reported in 1868 by Alfred Poland, when a 33-year-old woman died 6 days after being pinned between a platform and a railway carriage. (medscape.com)
  • Urinoma is usually caused by URETERAL OBSTRUCTION, renal trauma or perforation of the renal collecting system. (bvsalud.org)
  • This is suspected to be a ureteral stone since her symptoms are consistent with this. (hawaii.edu)
  • Symptoms, less likely in chronic obstruction, may include pain radiating to the T11 to T12 dermatomes and abnormal voiding (eg, difficulty voiding, anuria, nocturia, and/or polyuria). (msdmanuals.com)
  • 2011), which can subsequently cause obstruction, irritative symptoms, and difficulty voiding and urinary retention. (medscape.com)
  • Acúmulo encapsulado de ORINA en el espacio retroperitoneal. (bvsalud.org)
  • If you are scheduled for ureteral surgery and you've set up an appointment, you probably already have some ideas and questions on your mind. (childrenshospital.org)
  • I was born with only 1 kidney and some yrs ago was diagnosed with Kidney stones and UPJ obstruction after 2 pyleoplasty operations my body seems to make more scar tissue that causes UPJ obstructions. (medhelp.org)
  • [ 8 ] Henry Morris described the first ureteral procedure in 1904, when he performed an ureterectomy on a 30-year-old man who "fell from his van catching one of the wheels across his right loin. (medscape.com)
  • Much of the presentation and management of ureteral injuries are dictated by the severity and management of the associated injuries. (medscape.com)
  • Purpose: Ureteral ectopia is frequently associated with dysplasia of the associated renal segment in girls with ureteral duplication. (johnshopkins.edu)
  • Incomplete ureteral duplication is observed in approximately 1 in 25 individuals. (medscape.com)
  • The delayed IVP (a slightly oblique view) shows delayed contrast excretion from the right kidney confirming an obstruction on the right. (hawaii.edu)
  • those obstructions were secondary to The patient's postoperative course Thisdescription,accordingtoWHO- renal hydatid disease [ 18 ]. (who.int)
  • Intraoperative complications (ureteric avulsion, hemorrhage, and ureteral perforations) occurred in 6(5.7%) patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • B. Terhorst Two cases of ureteral endometriosis and 1 case of vesical endometriosis are reported and a short review of the literature is presented. (karger.com)
  • the veteran had a ureteral obstruction of side and site of the body before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. (dva.gov.au)
  • 11196 - the veteran has established the causal connection between the ureteral obstruction of side and site of the body and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. (dva.gov.au)
  • 11198 - the veteran has established the causal connection between the ureteral obstruction of side and site of the body and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration. (dva.gov.au)