Congenital megaureter

Abstract

Megaureter is the descriptive term applied to the large, wide, dilated and often tortuous ureter, which is usually congenital. Megaureter may result from a number of causes and an accurate diagnostic classification, such as refluxing, obstructed or non-refluxing, non-obstructed, is essential for appropriate management. The 52 consecutive patients with the various forms of megaureter presented typify the various causes of the entity. Surgical intervention virtually is universal and factors bearing upon recoverability and prognosis have been analyzed.