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Are any artificial parts used in ureteral reimplant surgery?

April 26, 2017artificial reimplant surgery ureteral Used

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Are any artificial parts used in ureteral reimplant surgery?

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No. The original ureter is surgically re-positioned or reimplanted in the bladder wall. The end of the ureter is surrounded by bladder muscle in this new position, which prevents urine from backing up (refluxing) toward the bladder.