Pyeloplasty is a type of surgery for repairing the ureter. The ureter is a tube that connects the kidney and bladder called the ureteropelvic junction. A general surgeon or urologist usually performs the procedure.
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Is it common to get UTI after pyeloplasty and stent removal?
Query: Hello doctor,My child underwent pyeloplasty surgery when he was two and a half months old as he had uteropelvic junction obstruction in one kidney. He had his stent removed. Routine urine microscopy was performed and showed no signs of infections. However, the child has contracted with UTI and is cu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As per the information, your child is about five to six months old. Post pyeloplasty, and after removing the stent, they usually follow the kidney function and do ultrasonography (USG) of the kidney to check for any... Read Full »
How to treat my son presenting with frequent infections after pyeloplasty?
Query: Hi doctor,My 11 months old child gets frequent infections after pyeloplasty. Please see the attachment and suggest us. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query. It is not uncommon to have infections after surgery and a urinary stent is placed inside. I would like to know whether it is removed or it is still inside. From your description, it appears that the stent is not removed. If the stent is st... Read Full »
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