Korean J Urol.
1992 Jun;33(3):510-513.
Experiences of modified nephropexy for nephroptosis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Urology, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- The nephroptosis is a downward displacement of kidney beyond the normal range of mobility which may cause urinary tract infection, flank pain, nausea and vomiting. In patients who develop symptoms may require nephropexy or empirical supporting treatment with abdominal belt. Since the ordinary method of nephropexy and bring renal capsular tearing, we designed a method of transfixing sutures to the upper and lower poles of kidney to quadratus lumborum muscle in order to prevent renal capsular damage. Herein, we present 3 cases of nephropexy by applying transifixing modified method to those who developed severe symptoms with satisfying results.
