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Encyclopedia: Ureter

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In human anatomy, the ureters are muscular ducts that propel urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. In the adult, the ureters are usually 25-30cm long. In humans, the ureters arise from the renal pelvis on the medial aspect of each kidney before descending towards the bladder on the front of the psoas major muscle. The ureters cross the pelvic brim near the bifurcation of the iliac arteries ....


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Polycystic Kidney Disease

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There is currently no cure for polycystic kidney disease. In the early stages, a patient can be treated for high blood pressure, pain, and any other secondary symptoms. If the disease progresses to the point of kidney failure, dialysis and kidney transplantation provide replacement therapy, but does not cure PKD.

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What are the complications of a perforated ureter during stone removal?
My daughter had a stone removed two weeks ago and they perforated the ureter. ...

She may need to tough it out. The doctor told me Kidney stones hurt worse than Labor (Giving Birth). I would go for a check up or second...

Asked by Vici H - 2 months ago

How much do ectopic ureter surgeries usually run?
I have a puppy who it's possible that she has an ectopic ureter..and I'm wondering...

Prices can vary widely; you need to actually call up vets and ask.

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  • ureter implantation and nonanion gap acidosis - 2 replies

    acidosis arises after implantation of the ureter into bowel??? Any sources or explanations would This occurs with a much older form of ureteral reimplantation (ureter to sigmoid...

    Mar 06, 2007

  • Kidney Conditions a 4mm Kidney Stone In the Ureter - 2 replies

    located in the upper part of the ureter. Prior to the CT scan, the stone had moved a couple of centimeters down the ureter according to the X-ray. Last week I was finally able to...

    Jul 14, 2007

  • Kidney Conditions Ureter Stones And Lipotripsy - 2 replies

    , or when a stone becomes stuck in a ureter (a tube which carries urine from the kidney... ureter however....certainly does...!! There are a couple of different types of lithotripter...

    Jul 18, 2007

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Ultrasounds are performed throughout pregnancy to assess the development of the baby. Take a look at what doctors look for when viewing a fetal ultrasound - the heart, spine, legs, brain, and more. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic contains real ultrasound images.

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Treatment Success for Nephrectomy

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Nephrectomy is a popular treatment for Ureter.


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Overall, 92% (37 members) find Nephrectomy helpful.