Percutaneous transrenal balloon dilatation of the ureter.

• DOI: 10.1148/radiology.149.1.6225143
• Publication Date: 2014-07-08T17:22:31Z
• Authors: S Glanz; D H Gordon; K Butt; B Rubin; J Hong; S J Sclafani
• Keywords: Balloon dilatation; Balloon catheter

Six strictures of the ureter were dilated with balloon angioplasty catheters. Two obstructed ureterovesical junctions in transplant patients successfully treated. One ureteropelvic junction a kidney redundant failed to respond. 2 uretero-ileostomy was treated, though one mid-ureteral stricture remained unchanged. Multiple dilatations necessary several patients. No significant complications noted. Pre- and post-dilatation assessment obstruction using Whitaker test helpful