Ureters are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. A megaureter may not drain urine normally causing the urine to back up into a child's kidneys. This can cause urinary tract infections (UTI) and lead to kidney damage if untreated.

What are the signs and symptoms of a pediatric megaureter?

How is a pediatric megaureter diagnosed?

Blood test

X-Rays

Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)

Ultrasound

Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)

How is a pediatric megaureter treated?

Treatment will depend on your child's symptoms. In some cases the megaureter will correct itself.

Other treatments include:

Antibiotics for UTI
Surgery to remove the abnormal portion

Pediatric megaureter doctors and providers

Craig Peters, MD Pediatric Urologist

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David Ewalt, MD Pediatric Urologist

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Micah Jacobs, MD Pediatric Urologist

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Irina Stanasel, MD Pediatric Urologist

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Bruce Schlomer, MD Pediatric Urologist

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Pediatric megaureter

Dallas

Dallas Walnut Hill

Plano Specialty Center 1

Plano Specialty Center 2

Park Cities

Prosper

South Rockwall

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