Synopsis Radiation-induced ureteral strictures pose a challenge to surgeons during ileal ureter surgery due to the quality of the tissue and its lack of vascularity. The present study evaluates the outcomes in patients undergoing ileal ureter replacement for ureteral reconstruction due to radiation-induced ureteral stricture. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses a cohort study from International Urology and Nephrology, “ Long term outcomes in the use of ileal ureter for radiation-induced ureteral strictures ”. Authors: MF. Monn, JD.
Roth, R. Bihrle, MJ. Mellon. Key Takeaways Ureteral substitution with ileum is an effective reconstructive option for radiation-induced ureteral strictures in carefully selected patients. Objective: The present study evaluates surgical and renal functional outcomes of patients undergoing ileal ureter creation due to radiation-induced ureteral stricture…
