Ureteropelvic junction obstruction presenting as early satiety and weight loss

Authors
Tebyani, N Candela, J Patel, H Bellman, G
Citation
N. Tebyani et al., Ureteropelvic junction obstruction presenting as early satiety and weight loss, J ENDOUROL, 13(6), 1999, pp. 445-446
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
ISSN journal
08927790 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
445 - 446
Database
ISI
SICI code
0892-7790(199907/08)13:6<445:UJOPAE>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We present a case of ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction which had the unusual presentation of early satiety and weight loss secondary to gastric compression by a distended renal pelvis. The patient was treated successfu lly with percutaneous antegrade endopyelotomy.