Korean J Urol.  1995 Apr;36(4):449-453.

Antireflux Surgery Using an Appendiceal Pedicle Graft in Vesicoureteral Reflux after Augmentation Gastrocystoplasty: A Case Report

• Jeong CS
• Kim SH
• Choi YS
• Rho J
• Park DY
• Kim CS

Abstract

Under the specific circumstances the appendix may be an appropriate organ for plastic repair of a large ureteral defect. We report a case of antireflux surgery using an appendiceal pedicle graft in recurrent right vesicoureteral reflux after augmentation gastrocystoplasty and uretera1 reimplantation. This graft was successfully replaced the right lower ureter to repair long defect caused by postoperative adhesion and follow up urogram showed disappearance of reflux and improvement of hydronephrosis at three months postoperatively.

Keyword

Vesicoureteral reflux; Ureteral defect; Appendiceal pedicle graft

MeSH Terms

Appendix
Follow-Up Studies
Hydronephrosis
Plastics
Replantation
Transplants*
Ureter
Vesico-Ureteral Reflux*
Plastics