Ureteropelvic junction repair: stent and vent.

Abstract

We report on a simple technique of how to stent and vent the anastomosis after ureteropelvic junction repair in children. An 8F feeding tube housing a 4F ureteral catheter, each trimmed to different lengths, was used to stent a ureteropelvic junction anastomosis in a 3-year-old girl with 1 functional kidney. On postoperative day 7 the ureteral catheter was removed and a nephrostogram was performed via the remaining feeding tube, which could also function as a nephrostomy tube. The combined tubes were simply constructed, easily cared for during the postoperative period, served the purpose of stenting and could provide nephrostomy drainage if necessary. We recommend our stent and vent system in select cases of ureteropelvic junction repair.