Abstract | Kongenitalne malformacije mokraćovoda su česte i čine 20 % svih malformacija mokraćnog sustava. Dijelimo ih na malformacije ureteropelvičnog spoja, malformacije broja mokraćovoda, strukturne malformacije, malformacije položaja te malformacije vezikoureteralnog spoja. Klinički su često asimptomatske, a kod simptomatskih dominiraju bol u trbuhu, hematurija, infekcije mokraćnog sustava. Danas se najčešće otkrivaju prenatalnim ultrazvukom, ali u njihovoj dijagnostici važno mjesto imaju i metode kao što su mikcijska cistouretrografija, intravenska urografija, DMSA scintigrafija, dinamička diuretska renografija, kompjutorizirana tomografija i magnetna rezonanca. Liječenje se provodi konzervativnim i kirurškim metodama. Konzervativno se liječenje temelji na profilaksi antibioticima, a za kirurško se liječenje odlučujemo kod simptomatskih pacijenata i pacijenata s poremećajima bubrežne funkcije. Važno je na vrijeme prepoznati malformacije kojima je potrebno liječenje jer mogu oštetiti bubrežnu funkciju i narušiti kvalitetu života bolesnika. |
Abstract (english) | Congenital malformations of the ureter are common, accounting for 20% of all urinary system malformations. They are classified into malformations of the ureteropelvic junction, anomalies in the number of ureters, structural malformations, positional malformations, and malformations of the vesicoureteral junction. Clinically, they are often asymptomatic, but when symptoms are present, they are predominantly abdominal pain, hematuria, and urinary tract infections. Today, they are most commonly detected through prenatal ultrasound, but other important diagnostic methods include voiding cystourethrography, intravenous urography, DMSA scintigraphy, dynamic diuretic renography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment is carried out using both conservative and surgical methods. Conservative treatment is based on antibiotic prophylaxis, while surgical treatment is chosen for symptomatic patients and those with impaired kidney function. It is crucial to timely recognize malformations that require treatment, as they can damage kidney function and negatively impact the patient's quality of life. |