A 50-year-old male patient was admitted to the urology department due to a stabbing pain with increasing intensity in the right lumbar region, spreading to the right groins, lasting for 3 days.

Background An 89-year-old man with a history of prostate cancer who had undergone radical prostatectomy 15 years ago presented with hyperkalemia (serum potassium level 6.9 mmol/l) and kidney failure ...

ACCIDENTAL injury of a ureter is the most frequent serious complication of gynecologic pelvic operations. This fact was brought to our attention by the occurrence of 7 ureteral injuries in 590 total ...

The type of surgery that is needed depends upon the location of the scar, the cause and the length of the scar. This surgery is used when the stricture is close to the bladder. These strictures often ...

THE occurrence of extravesical urinary-tract complications of regional ileitis has not been adequately appreciated by urologists and gastroenterologists. It is the purpose of this report to call ...

Background A 59-year-old man was admitted to hospital for investigation of a 1-year history of intermittent hematuria. He had undergone ileal ureteral replacement for left renal stones 36 years ...

A ureteral obstruction is a blockage in your ureters. Your ureters are the tubes that carry urine from your kidneys to your bladder. Many conditions, including kidney stones, cancer, and ureteral ...

Not sure what a ureter stone is? You’ve probably heard of kidney stones, or you may know someone who’s had a kidney stone. You may even have experienced one yourself. A ureter stone, also known as a ...

Ureters carry urine to the bladder, but narrowing leads to complications. Prompt urologist consultation is vital to prevent kidney damage. Treatment options vary from laser therapy to reconstructive ...

Ureteral stones are hard mineral masses that develop in the kidneys and then move into the ureter. They are known for causing ...

Medically known as ureterolithiasis, ureteral stone disease is characterized by the formation of calculi (i.e. stones) in the kidneys and obstructing the ureters. The ureters are the slender muscular ...