Complications associated with the presence of a double collecting system. Presentation of two cases
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Urinary incontinence, Urinary tract infection, Vesicoureteral reflux, Tomography, Urography, UreterAbstract
Congenital abnormalities of the upper urinary tract are present in 3-11 % of the population and alone account for up to 50 % of malformations occurring during the embryonic stage. These embryogenesis alterations affecting the genitourinary system are classified according to renal morphology, the anatomical position of the kidney in the abdominopelvic cavity, number (agenesis
and supernumerary kidneys), and abnormalities in the development of the collecting system, the latter being the most prevalent. The double collecting system is the most common alteration, usually asymptomatic, and often an anatomical variant without clinical relevance, typically diagnosed incidentally in most cases. However, in some scenarios, it can lead to significant complications that
may compromise renal function and affect the quality of life of affected patients. Regarding imaging methods, there are many diagnostic aids that can be used to detect these different conditions, and depending on the patient’s age, some diagnostic methods are preferred over others. The
objective of this article is to demonstrate the complications associated with the double collecting system through two clinical cases.
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