Abstract: BJU InternationalVolume 110, Issue 11 p. 1843-1847 Bjui Surgery Illustrated – Focus on Details Tapering of the Megaureter Raimund Stein, Corresponding Author Raimund Stein Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, Germany Correspondence: Raimund Stein, Dept. of Urology, University Medical Center, Langenbeck Str. 1, D-55131 Mainz, Germany. e-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorPeter Rubenwolf, Peter Rubenwolf Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorChristopher Ziesel, Christopher Ziesel Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorJoachim W. Thüroff, Joachim W. Thüroff Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, GermanySearch for more papers by this author Raimund Stein, Corresponding Author Raimund Stein Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, Germany Correspondence: Raimund Stein, Dept. of Urology, University Medical Center, Langenbeck Str. 1, D-55131 Mainz, Germany. e-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorPeter Rubenwolf, Peter Rubenwolf Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorChristopher Ziesel, Christopher Ziesel Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, GermanySearch for more papers by this authorJoachim W. Thüroff, Joachim W. Thüroff Division of Paediatric UrologyDepartment of Urology, Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Medical School, GermanySearch for more papers by this author First published: 06 December 2012 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1464-410X.2012.11676.xCitations: 6 ILLUSTRATIONS by STEPHAN SPITZER, www.spitzer-illustration.com Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1 Khoury A, Bägli D. Reflux and Megaureters. In AJ Wein, L Kavoussi, AC Novick, AW Partin, C Peters eds. Campbell-Walsh Urology, 9th edn. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, 2007: 3423–3481 2 Joseph DB. Ureterovesical Junction Anomalies: Megaureters. In JP Gearhart, RC Rink, PD Mouriquand eds. Pediatric Urology, 2nd edn. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier, 2010: 272–282 3 Cussen LJ. The structure of the normal human ureter in infancy and childhood. A quantitative study of the muscular and elastic tissue. Invest Urol 1967; 5: 179–194 4 Hellstrom M, Hjalmas K, Jacobsson B, Jodal U, Oden A. Normal ureteral diameter in infancy and childhood. Acta Radiol Diagn (Stockh) 1985; 26: 433–439 5 Smith ED, Cussen LJ, Glenn JF et al. Report of the working party to establish an international nomenclature for the large ureter. Birth Defects Orig Artic Ser 1977; 13: 3–8 6 Stephens F. The ABC of megaureters. In DJ Bergsman ed. Birth Defects Articles Series. National Foundation 1977. p. 1–8 7 King LR. Megaloureter: definition, diagnosis and management. J Urol 1980; 123: 222–223 8 Beetz R, Fisch M, Hohenfellner R. Primäre und skundärerMegaureteren. In R Stein, R Beetz, J Thüroff eds. Kinderurologie in Klinik und Praxis, 3rd edn. Stuttgart: Thieme, 2011: 332–346 9 Starr A. Ureteral plication. A new concept in ureteral tailoring for megaureter. Invest Urol 1979; 17: 153–158 10 Kalicinski ZH, Kansy J, Kotarbinska B, Joszt W. Surgery of megaureters – modification of Hendren's operation. J Pediatr Surg 1977; 12: 183–188 11 Hendren WH. Operative repair of megaureter in children. J Urol 1969; 101: 491–507 Citing Literature Volume110, Issue11December 2012Pages 1843-1847 ReferencesRelatedInformation