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What is a ureteropelvic junction obstruction? A ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the ureter. The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney that collects the urine made by the kidney and the …
Condition
What is a varicocele? A varicocele is a bunch of enlarged and swollen veins in the scrotum. These veins carry the blood from the testicle back toward the heart. They are similar to varicose veins of the leg. Varicoceles often form during the time of …
Treatment
A fistula is defined as an abnormal connection or passageway between two epithelial lined organs. Fistulas may be idiopathic, the result of a disease process, secondary to radiation, or may occur after a previous surgery. Fistulas may involve multiple …