A Rise in Kidney Stones Is Seen in U.S. Children Oct 29, 2008
Children with kidney stones can experience severe pain in their side or stomach when a stone is passing through the narrow ureter through which urine travels from the kidneys to the bladder ... In ureteroscopy, an endoscope is inserted through the ureter to retrieve or obliterate the stone. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Human Kidney: Structure and Fun... Oct 27, 2008
In addition, urine produced by the kidney as part of its excretory function, drains out via narrow tubules and the ureter, in turn connected to the bladder ... Allowing surplus or waste molecules/ions to flow from the tubules/ureter as urine. (Suite101.com)
Leaky malady Oct 14, 2008
Fistulas can also develop during Caesarean section between the bladder and uterus or between the ureter and the uterus ... Most can be operated vaginally but those fistulas between bladder and uterus and ureter and uterus can only be done abdominally. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Delhi sex ratio: Boys still preferred Aug 5, 2008
She alleges that she was duped into believing she was undergoing a KUB (kidney, ureter, bladder) test and a foetal ultrasound was conducted, without filling the mandatory Form F, required of every sonologist before performing an ultrasound on a pregnant woman. When it was discovered that she was carrying female twins, she was allegedly asked by her in-laws to drop one of the foetuses. (India Times, India)
SGH to target hereditary colorectal cancer Aug 4, 2008
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Family ties and a gift of life Aug 3, 2008
By 8:35, Bak has isolated most of Carlsons blood vessels, stapled off and cut through the ureter that connects her kidney to the bladder, and fended off the fat and connective tissue ... Piece by piece, Kam attaches the kidney to the rest of Robbins body: vein, artery, kidney to ureter, ureter to bladder. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Could Global Warming Increase the Incidence of Kidney Stones? Jul 16, 2008
Larger ones, however, may get stuck in the thread-like ureter that connects each kidney to the bladder, thereby blocking the flow of urine. When blockage occurs, a procedure (usually lithotripsy, which uses a surgical instrument or shock waves) is required to break it into small enough fragments to pass through the thin ureter. (Scientific American)
Medical litter: Device debris poses serious risk Jun 17, 2008
In one case, reported on Nov. 18, 2004, a balloon catheter failed to inflate inside a mans ureter. Doctors were forced to cut away the balloon, leaving the device inside the mans penis with a portion extending from the tip. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Philip Charles Hair Salon participates in Time For Life event Jun 14, 2008
So far her son Jake has had five surgeries to correct his kidney problems including surgery on his ureter, bladder, and kidney. After his second surgery, Jake had a rare complication and ended up in the emergency room with a temperature that spiked to 108 degrees. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
What is a Pelvic Ultrasound? May 22, 2008
Bladder wall thickening (infections), ureter obstruction(s), and/or possible kidney stones can be detected, clarifying the reason for vague pelvic symptoms. 2nd and 3rd Trimester Pregnancies. (Suite101.com)
Kidney Stone Treatment Not Linked to Hypertension May 10, 2008
Sato and colleagues at Sanjukai Hospital, Sapporo, studied 772 patients with kidney stones who underwent shock wave lithotripsy, comparing them with 505 patients with stones in the ureters, the tubes leading from the kidneys; they were also treated with shock wave lithotripsy, but were unlikely to have sustained kidney damage from the procedure ... Corresponding rates in the ureter stone group were 20. (MEDLINEplus)
How many people have four kidneys? Feb 20, 2008
It is more common for these "duplex kidneys" to split only partially, or to grow a second ureter (the tube that drains urine into the bladder) ... Duplex kidneys occur in 1% of the population, the most common complication being infections caused by urine flowing back up to the ureter. (Guardian Unlimited)
Another goof-up at AIIMS Jan 25, 2008
The patient underwent an eight-hour-long surgery where one of her kidneys and ureter was removed and reconstruction of her bladder was done. Printer friendly Send this article to Friends by. (Hindu)
Should I sue my doctor? Jan 11, 2008
Christine says her doctor explained what he thought went wrong: When he was using a cauterizing tool, he must have nicked the ureter, the duct that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder ... Today, Christine is scheduled to have a fifth procedure to fix her ureter, which has become almost completely blocked by scar tissue ... Grant says the complication that caused all these problems -- the nicking of a ureter -- would most likely be considered a regular complication of the surgery, and... (CNN)
Chronic Kidney Disease Linked To Oxygen-deprived Tissue Dec 21, 2007
One kidney from each mouse was put under oxygen stress by obstructing the ureter, and the other kidney served as a control. As long as HIF-1a was silenced, fibrosis was reduced in the oxygen-deprived kidney. (Science Daily)
AUA and EAU release new guidelines on ureteral stone management Nov 16, 2007
LINTHICUM, MD. The American Urological Association (AUA) is pleased to announce the release of a new Guideline for the Management of Ureteral Calculi prepared as a collaborative effort with the European Association of Urology (EAU) ... The joint EAU/AUA Nephrolithiasis Panel was convened in 2003 to incorporate the significant body of research that has become available over the past decade into the document, including the use of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL), ureteroscopy (URS) and other... (EurekAlert!)
Mother Teresa and the Kidney Stone Oct 8, 2007
The cure in question, originally reported by the Asian Catholic news agency UCA News, was described as "the disappearance of a half-inch kidney stone in his lower ureter.". Related Articles. (Time.com)
Vancouver firefighter left cancer rights legacy, mourners hear Sep 6, 2007
The other cancers recognized as occupational hazards for firefighters werebrain cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, ureter cancer and leukemia. Vancouver Fire Chief Ray Holdgate said Hall deserves to be recognized for fighting tirelessly for firefighters throughout the province. (CBC British Columbia)
Tumor-Zapping Technique Fights Kidney Cancer Aug 5, 2007
Further, tumors located near the middle of the kidney pose a particular challenge, because they are close to large blood vessels or the ureter, the tubes that transport urine from the kidney to the bladder. Zagoria's group cautioned that surgery is still the preferred method of fighting kidney cancer in patients who are young, healthy and have two kidneys because there is no data available for long-term follow-up on the effects of radiofrequency ablation. (Forbes)
Girl with Mermaid syndrome defies the odds Aug 2, 2007
"She created a ureter in the back of her butt," Leslie says. That meant urine could be expelled from her body. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Study shows radiofrequency ablation highly effective in treating kidney tumors Aug 1, 2007
The authors also note that larger tumors near the middle of the kidney may be more difficult to ablate, possibly because they are close to large blood vessels or the ureter ... A total of eight patients experienced complications, including temporary air pockets in the chest cavity, mild to severe pain after the procedure, pneumonia, and problems with their ureters. (EurekAlert!)
Hundreds walk to help stop cancer Jul 22, 2007
Mark Stephenson, 60, was living in Santa Maria 21 years ago when he was diagnosed with bladder cancer which spread to his ureter and his kidneys. Forty-eight operations followed. (Santa Maria Times)
Antibiotic Treatment For Children With Urinary Tract Infections Not Associated With Reduced Risk Of Recurrence Jul 13, 2007
Practice guidelines for after the first UTI in children recommend an imaging study to evaluate for the presence and degree (grade) of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR; a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter), a condition present in approximately 30 percent to 40 percent of children with UTI. If the child has VUR, daily antibiotic (destroying or suppressing the growth of microorganisms) treatment is recommended in an attempt to prevent recurrent UTIs. Evidence is limited regarding risk... (Science Daily)
Antibiotics questioned for urinary tract problems Jul 11, 2007
Preventive daily use of antimicrobials is often recommended in cases where children have already had a urinary tract infection and tests indicate they have a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter, which connect to the kidneys. As many as 180,000 children in the United States have a urinary tract infection by the time they reach age 6, and up to 40 percent of those have the backflow problem which can cause a growth of bacteria in urine remaining in the tract. (CNN -- Health)
Antibiotics Won't Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Kids: Study Jul 11, 2007
As part of diagnosis and treatment, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends conducting an imaging study to evaluate the presence and severity or grade of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR, a backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter). Some 30 percent to 40 percent of children with UTI also have this condition. (Forbes)
Health Tip: when your child wets the bed May 17, 2007
Abnormalities in the urethral valve or ureter. Small bladder, leading to an inability to hold urine for long periods. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Va. Congresswoman Returns to Washington Apr 19, 2007
Spokesman Chris Connelly says the 56-year-old Davis is tired but faring "pretty well." The Republican checked into a Richmond hospital in late January and underwent a medical procedure for what later was described as a ruptured ureter. Davis said early last month that she had suffered a recurrence of cancer and was starting chemotherapy. (ABC 7 News, DC)
New operating rooms at MWH could mean earlier start times, shorter waits for patients and families. Mar 22, 2007
There's also a replacement "cysto" room for surgeries involving the kidney, ureter and bladder. The expansion included a family waiting room to replace the two waiting rooms used before and additional pre-operative and post-operative space. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Rep. Davis in second battle against cancer Mar 7, 2007
The return of the cancer was discovered last month when Davis, 56, was undergoing surgery for a ruptured ureter. "This cancer is treatable, and I have just begun chemotherapy and I am very confident of a full recovery," Davis said in a statement. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Jo Ann Davis Has Breast Cancer Again Mar 7, 2007
In a statement, she says, "In October of 2005, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and with my faith and support from so many, I was able to overcome this disease. I underwent chemotherapy treatments as well as a mastectomy, and was able to effectively work and represent my constituents. While undergoing treatment for other medical procedures in February, it was discovered that I have a re-occurrence of cancer. This cancer is treatable, and I have just begun chemotherapy and I am very confident... (WTKR.com, VA)
Kidney stones diet tips Feb 7, 2007
Drinking plenty of water -- up to 2 or 3 quarts per day -- can help flush a kidney stone out of the ureter and into your bladder. Other than drinking plenty of fluids, though, your diet is likely to be more helpful in preventing future stones than in treating the ones that already exist. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
Cancer survivor: A Valentine's Day to forget Jan 12, 2007
Mine was the first reported case of rhabdo arising from the ureter, the tube connecting the kidney and bladder ... On May 3, 1996, I had my right kidney, ureter, and a portion of my bladder removed. (CNN)
