Drainage Related Ultra Sonography; Acute Us Technique in Categorizing Primary Mega Ureter



Pourvaziri A¹ ; Amjad G¹ ; Mehdizadeh M² Show Affiliations
Source: Acta Medica Mediterranea Published:2016

Abstract

Megaureter is a medical anomaly whereby the ureter is abnormally dilated. Regardless of the cause of megaureter (reflux or obstruction), megaureters are treated to prevent urinary tract infection and possible kidney damage. Sonographic characteristics and percutaneous catheter drainage of thigh abscesses in selected patients are described. In this study we try to evaluate and define the usefulness of DRUS in predicting the outcome of patient who presented with megaureter whom the vesicoureteral reflux has been ruled out. Relationship between DRUS findings and final outcome analyzed. For this purpose 284 patients (357 megaureters) for 15 years (2000-2015) with primary mega ureter are tested. Laboratory data such as routine complete blood count and urine analysis, creatinine level is obtained. Then statistical analysis was performed using the Social Sciences software. Results after treatment and placement of drainage shows that diameter of ureter can be decreased about 4.3±4.6 mm. Also, decrease in diameter of ureter observed in 72.8% of non-obstructing mega ureter while the same only observed in 27% obstructing mega ureter.