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01-06-2009 | Case Report

Robotic correction of Östling folds as a rare cause of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children

Authors: Andrew M. Harris, Brian Steixner, Pasquale Casale

Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery | Issue 2/2009

Abstract

Östling folds are considered to be normal variants of ureteral growth at a quicker rate than body lengthening and, therefore, have been reported to be of no clinical significance. We report a robotic correction of the first documented cases of Östling folds causing a persistent ureteroplevic junction obstruction in children.

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Title: Robotic correction of Östling folds as a rare cause of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children
Authors: Andrew M. Harris
Brian Steixner
Pasquale Casale
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Robotic Surgery / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 1863-2483
Electronic ISSN: 1863-2491
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-009-0146-6

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Robotic correction of Östling folds as a rare cause of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children

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