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Retrocaval ureter: a rare cause of urinary tract obstruction

Int Surg J. 2019;6(9):3427-3429.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20194094

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Abstract

Retrocaval ureter is an uncommon cause of ureteric obstruction due to a rare congenital anomaly of inferior vena cava. We report a case of 23 year old male who presented with right flank pain and was diagnosed with ultrasound and intravenous urography. He underwent open retroperitoneal ureteroureterostomy.

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  1. Department of Surgery, MAEER’s MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra, India

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