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Ablation of Diaphragmatic Annular Ureteral Valve with Holmium Laser

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We report laser ablation of a diaphragmatic ureteral valve. Annular diaphragmatic ureteral valves are a rare cause of ureteral obstruction. We believe this to be the first reported case of laser ablation of a ureteral valve. Follow-up at 2 years revealed preserved renal function and unobstructed drainage.

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  1. Department of Urology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India

    Shrawan K. Singh & Pankaj Wadhwa

  2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, CI/1, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India

    Pankaj Wadhwa

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Singh, S.K., Wadhwa, P. Ablation of Diaphragmatic Annular Ureteral Valve with Holmium Laser. Int Urol Nephrol 38, 157–159 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11255-005-4026-3

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