Estaphanous P, Keeley FX. Yo-Yo Reflux Into a Blind-Ending Branch of a Bifid Ureter: A Case Report.
Cureus 2023;
15:e46970. [PMID:
38021745 PMCID:
PMC10645138 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.46970]
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Abstract
A bifid ureter is an uncommon congenital anomaly. It develops through abnormal branching of the ureteric bud in utero and represents incomplete duplication of the collecting system. However, a bifid ureter with a blind-ending branch is a rare variant. We present the case of a 26-year-old female who presented with recurrent urinary tract infections and an episode of pyelonephritis. Radiological imaging revealed a blind-ending branch of a bifid ureter with Yo-Yo reflux. This report demonstrates laparoscopic evidence of the reflux and management of this rare congenital anomaly.
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