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The Use of the Renal Capsule in Renal and Ureteric Surgery

V. Morelle, Etienne Fonteyne

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Summary— Repair of a large defect of the renal pelvis by a pedicled flap of the renal capsule can be carried out when conventional operative techniques are inapplicable. The renal capsule can also be used to enlarge a stricture or to cover a defect of the proximal ureter.

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Summary— Repair of a large defect of the renal pelvis by a pedicled flap of the renal capsule can be carried out when conventional operative techniques are inapplicable. The renal capsule can also be used to enlarge a stricture or to cover a defect of the proximal ureter.

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Summary— Repair of a large defect of the renal pelvis by a pedicled flap of the renal capsule can be carried out when conventional operative techniques are inapplicable. The renal capsule can also be used to enlarge a stricture or to cover a defect of the proximal ureter.

Key concepts: Renal pelvis, Ureter, Medicine, Capsule, Renal capsule, Urology, Surgery, Kidney

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