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The ureter is a derivate of the Wolffian mesonephric duct and undergoes complex changes during development. The most common developmental anomaly is complete duplication of the ureter. Duplication of the ureter may be complete or incomplete. Incomplete duplication of ureter is well known as bifid ureter. Presence of various anomalies of the ureter is associated with increased risk of urinary tract infections and many other clinical complications.
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Dorko, F., Tokarčík, J. & Výborná, E. Congenital malformations of the ureter: anatomical studies. Anat Sci Int 91, 290–294 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12565-015-0296-8
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