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Endometriosis
Terminal ureterectomy with ureterocystoneostomy effective for ureteral blockage
January 20th, 2005
Urologists in Italy have had good results treating ureteral obstruction due to endometriosis by performing terminal ureterectomy with ureterocystoneostomy. "Endometriosis is a biologically benign, albeit aggressive, pathology marked by high local recurrences. Ureteral involvement accounts for only a minority of cases (0.1-0.4%) with often non-specific symptoms at clinical presentation and difficult preoperative diagnosis," wrote A. Antonelli and colleagues, Spedali Civil Brescia. They reported on their experiences with "13 cases of severe ureteral endometriosis (i.e., causing significant obstruction to the urinary flow) ... observed and surgically...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-01-20)
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