Abstract
The vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) after the insertion of a JJ stent is a
pathological entity characterized by the impossibility of the vesicoureteric
junction (VUJ) to exhibit its sphincterian functioning that allows the
unidirectional flow of urine from the ureter to the bladder. This happens as
long as the catheter is in place, and after its suppression due to
traumatization of the ureterovesical junction, which loses its tonicity and
ability to ensure urinary unidirectional flow. Reflux acute pyelonephritis is
the acute inflammation of the renal tract and parenchyma resulting from
stagnation of infected urine for long periods of time due to vesicoureteral
reflux. We have noted multiple cases which, after the insertion of a JJ
stent, presented reflux acute pyelonephritis due VUR, we considered the
causes favoring these aspects. We focused on the frequency of reflux acute
pyelonephritis and identified factors that could be used to advise patients
with JJ stents.
Citation
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226797
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catalin2014archivesfactors