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Management of the neonatal ureterocele

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Ureteroceles are potentially complex anomalies that have historically been managed with open reconstructive opera-tions. In the last decade, endoscopic management has been proposed as an initial approach in patients with uretero-celes. With antenatal diagnosis, intervention can be performed on an outpatient basis prior to the development of any infections. Recent peer-reviewed studies help to define the appropriate technique, the patient population best managed with incision, and long-term outcomes.

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    Douglas E. Coplen MD

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Coplen, D.E. Management of the neonatal ureterocele. Curr Urol Rep 2, 102–105 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-001-0005-0

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