Horseshoe kidneys: a 40-year experience

The results presented show that horseshoe kidney is a non-fatal anomaly of renal development that can be managed successfully by standard urologic procedures. Most clinical problems are caused by hydronephrosis and renal calculi. Careful attention to the anatomy, vasculature and drainage from renal...

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Published in:	The Journal of urology Vol. 113; no. 6; p. 743
Main Authors:	Pitts, Jr, W R, Muecke, E C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1975
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Aged Autopsy Child Child, Preschool Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Hydronephrosis - surgery Infant Infant, Newborn Infant, Newborn, Diseases - complications Kidney - abnormalities Kidney - embryology Kidney Calculi - complications Kidney Diseases - diagnostic imaging Kidney Diseases - surgery Kidney Pelvis - pathology Male Middle Aged Pyuria - complications Ureteral Calculi - surgery Ureteral Obstruction - complications Urinary Tract Infections - complications Urogenital Abnormalities Urography
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Summary:	The results presented show that horseshoe kidney is a non-fatal anomaly of renal development that can be managed successfully by standard urologic procedures. Most clinical problems are caused by hydronephrosis and renal calculi. Careful attention to the anatomy, vasculature and drainage from renal pelves at the time of operation will assure good postoperative results. The Foley Y-V pyeloplasty is a highly effective procedure for relief of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in horseshoe kidneys. As with other genitourinary anomalies the presence of a horseshoe kidney should prompt a thorough urologic evaluation.
ISSN:	0022-5347
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-5347(17)59571-3