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Morgan M, Weerakkody Y, Ileal ureter interposition. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 30 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-41219
Ileal ureter interpositions are uncommon urologic reconstructions, using a loop of small bowel to replace a damaged ureter. The concept is similar to the formation of a neobladder from small bowel (e.g. ileal conduit), except one is forming a neo-ureter.
Variants include using colon as an interposition or creating a Roux-en-Y conduit 3-4.
Radiographic features
An ileal ureter interposition can be evaluated with
Some advocate cystography as the best mode of evaluation 1.
Treatment and prognosis
Complications of an ileal ureter interposition include mucus and stone formation in the ileal interposition.
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