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Ureterocele

Treatment: Antibiotics are usually given to prevent further infections until surgery can be done. Ampicillin or Bactrim are commonly used. Treatment is focused on relief of the obstruction. Stents (drains placed in the ureter or in the renal pelvis) may provide short-term relief of symptoms. Text Continues Below Surgical repair of the ureterocele usually cures the condition. The surgical repair entails either making an incision of the ureterocele (popping the water balloon) or removing the ureterocele and reattaching the ureter to the bladder. This decision is dictated by the severity of the obstruction. Expectations (prognosis): The outcome varies. If the obstruction can be cured, the damage may be temporary. However, damage to the kidney may be permanent, especially if the condition persists. Renal insufficiency or failure is uncommon because the other kidney usually continues to function adequately. Complications: Permanent kidney damage, with a decrease or loss of function (one kidney) Chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection Permanent bladder damage (incontinence/urinary retention) Calling your health care provider: Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate ureterocele may be present.

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