Question 1

what is the relation between ureter ston and high level of serum ceriatenin?

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The urethral stone : Can cause back up of urine and decreased functioning of your kidneys with subsequent elevated creatinine. Cut down on salt and protein/ meat intake.Follow up with your kidney dr. Let's hope and pray that your condition is reversible. Take care!

Question 2

10.5 mm calculs in left upper ureter?

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Big stone: Not clear what your question is but if it is in the ureter that will not pass and will have to have some form of surgical treatment or lithotrypsy.  See a doctor immediately if you get a fever.

Question 3

what causes narrowing of the ureter in adults?

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Multiple causes: There are multiple causes, including inflammation, infection, scarring, and cancer.  The ureters can also be compressed by extrinsic masses and structures located outside the ureters.

Question 4

is it abnormal to have double ureters on both sides of my body?

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Abnormal is too : Strong of a word.  It would be classified as an anatomic variant.  Likely not an issue unless the anatomy allows reflux (backward flow) of urine from the bladder to the kidneys which is a set up for recurrent kidney infections.

Question 5

thickening and enhancement in the distal ureter, is that a concern?

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: That is an abnormal find me the order. Can signify inflammation infection or obstruction. Needs to be evaluated by urologist physician for diagnosis and treatment

Question 6

i am informed how long the ureters are, but my question is how wide are they (or in diameter)?

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Here are some ...: Ureteral length in adults is about 22-26 cm; its diameter is about 0-4 mm depending upon its phase of peristalsis which is related with the pace of urine production and transportation. These figures are the approximate under its normal condition.

Question 7

what happens if they remove a portion that is at least 4 or 5 cm long, what are the options to reconnect the ureter?

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Here are some ...: It's possible to reconnect a ureter after resecting a section of 4-5 mm, but depends on individual anatomical variation, the level of pathology, &amp;  surgeons experience so to decide what and how to surgically manage it. So, ask the treating urologist for detail.

Question 8

what are the signs and symptoms of ureter tearing ?

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Multiple: Blood in the urine. Change in urine color. Abdominal pain, fevers. 
It's quite rare to have that unless you had major trauma or surgery.

Question 9

what is the size of a ureter in a 7-year-old child?

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Diameter approx. 3mm: Normal ureter is too narrow to be seen by ultrasound

Question 10

could i get some information on a ureter reconstruction surgery?

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Here are some...: First, one needs to know &amp; assure what is the indication for ureteral reconstruction, congenital or acquired causes for ureteral blockage. How to do it depends on the location &amp; extent of ureteral pathology, patient's general health, understanding, etc. Nowadays, this procedure can be done usually very safely by laparoscopic or open... More? Ask your intended urologist for specific details....

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