The Ureter : A Comprehensive Review / [E-Book]

Introduction -- Embryology and congenital anomalies -- Anatomy -- Radiology and imaging of the ureter -- Physiology and pharmacology of the ureter -- Inflammatory diseases of the ureter -- Ureter and bilharziasis -- Ureter and tuberculosis -- Trauma of the ureter -- Ureteric strictures: etiology and diagnosis -- Ureteric strictures: treatment -- Ureterocele -- Vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR) -- Tumors of the ureter -- Fetal and prenatal ureter -- Ureteral pain -- Ureteral stones -- Management of ureteral stones -- Ureteroscopy and related instruments -- Ureter and urinary diversion -- Ureter and renal transplantation -- Ureteral disorders during pregnancy -- Radiological signs and syndromes of the ureter -- Ureteral fistulae. .

This book provides a contemporary panorama of advanced knowledge on the ureter. It covers basic knowledge and recent advances in a range of well-organized topics such as stone diagnosis, treatment, ureteroscopy, laser technology, reconstruction, oncology, trauma, embryology and radiology of the ureter. As shown in the table of contents, the book is written by a group of urology and non-urologic experts in their field and is enriched with many illustrations and summary tables. The 26 chapters are each dedicated to specific topics related to ureteral pathology and abnormality as well as diagnostic steps and treatment. Rare diseases that may affect the ureter are also included. Additionally there are basic educational materials that will be suitable for teaching, tutorials as well as electronic supplementary video clips and powerpoint presentations for demonstrations. The future perspectives of ureteral diseases, endoscopic and laparoscopic handling are covered. Fellows and medical professionals will find this a useful book with up-to-date knowledge of the various diseases and to demonstrate specific recent techniques involving stones, strictures and other pathologies of the ureter. Additional questions via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.