Successful management of single system ectopic ureter with preserved renal function in a female child: a case report

Authors

  • Jitendra Kumar Grover Department of General Surgery, L. N. Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Deepak Kumar Soni Department of General Surgery, L. N. Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Shehtaj Khan Department of General Surgery, L. N. Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20210944

Keywords:

Continuous wetting, Single system ectopic ureter, Uretero neocystostomy, Congenital anomalies

Abstract

Ectopic ureter is a rare congenital anomaly of the genitourinary system, in which ureter does not insert into its normal anatomical position in bladder. Incidence is 1 in 4000 and has female predominance. Ectopic ureter is generally (80-85%) associated with a duplication of renal system, while in single system is found in 15-20%. If ectopic ureter drains a single kidney it is known as single system ectopic ureter (SSEU) in a female is extremely rarely found. Here, we report a case of single system ectopic ureter without renal dysplasia and other congenital abnormalities, which was diagnosed and managed successfully with uretero-neocystostomy. In conclusion, once a female is presented with urinary incontinence after toilet training then evaluation should be done for ectopic ureter along with other possible condition and management should be as early as possible & proper surgical intervention done.

Author Biographies

Deepak Kumar Soni, Department of General Surgery, L. N. Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Assistant professor, pediatric surgery

Shehtaj Khan, Department of General Surgery, L. N. Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Associate professor, Department of general surgery

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2021-02-25

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