Left ureteral appendiceal interposition: exercise caution and do not be mislead by postoperative radiological obstruction

Int Braz J Urol. 2018 Mar-Apr;44(2):400-402. doi: 10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2017.0295.

Abstract

Postoperative imaging after appendiceal ureteral interposition may be difficult to interpret, misguiding the urologist towards intervention. We present a case in which radiological obstruction was not endorsed by a 99TcDTPA nephrogram, with favorable outcome after conservative treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Appendix / transplantation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate
  • Ureteral Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ureteral Obstruction / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Technetium Tc 99m Pentetate