Ureteral Strictures
A ureteral stricture is a narrowing in the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. When a narrowing in the ureter occurs (for example, by urinary stones), the kidney cannot function normally and will become damaged over time. Also, dilation of the kidney (called hydronephrosis) will occur.
The ureter is a muscular tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. A ureteral stricture is a narrowing of this tube.
There are several ways we can diagnose ureteral strictures, including nuclear medicine renal scan, antegrade nephrostogram, retrograde pyelogram and CT urogram.
Patients with a ureteral stricture have several options for repair. The type of repair depends on any prior surgery and the location and cause of the stricture.
When you come to City of Hope, you automatically gain access to support services to help you and your loved ones take each step during and after ureteral stricture treatment.

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