Transperitoneal laparoscopic approach for retrocaval ureter Journal of Minimal Access Surgery | April 1, 2006| | Copyright Medknow Publications Apr-Jun 2006. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

INTRODUCTION

Retrocaval ureter is an uncommon venous anomaly, in which the right ureter courses posterior to the inferior vena cava (IVC) and partially encircles it. It results from persistence of the posterior cardinal venous system that anomalously forms the IVC and subsequently courses anterior to the ureter for a variable distance. This can cause varying degrees of ureteral obstruction and surgical intervention is often necessary.

CASE REPORT

A 14-year-old boy presented with recurrent attacks of loin pain of two years duration. Ultrasound showed right hydronephrosis and dilatation of ...

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