Ureteral obstruction after dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer injection for treatment of secondary vesicoureteral reflux after renal transplantation

Urology. 2006 Jul;68(1):203.e17-9. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.01.071.

Abstract

Ureteral obstruction after transurethral injection therapy for primary vesicoureteral reflux is known to occur in less than 1% of cases. We report the first case of a ureteral obstruction after transurethral injection of dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer (Deflux) for the treatment of secondary vesicoureteral reflux after renal transplantation. Loss of transplant function made reimplantation of the ureter necessary. A periureteral phlebitis and moderate foreign body reaction was found histologically, although the patient had received immunosuppressive therapy. Endoscopic therapy of secondary vesicoureteral reflux in patients after renal transplantation is a reasonable minimally invasive treatment option; however, severe complications may occur.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dextrans / administration & dosage
  • Dextrans / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Reaction / complications*
  • Foreign-Body Reaction / etiology
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prostheses and Implants / adverse effects*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / etiology*
  • Vesico-Ureteral Reflux / therapy*

Substances

  • Dextrans
  • dextranomer