Publications by authors named "Anna Suihko"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the effectiveness and complications of endoscopic high-pressure balloon dilatation (HPBD) in treating primary obstructive megaureter (POM) in children, particularly those under one year old.
- A systematic review of 13 studies showed that HPBD significantly reduced ureteral and renal pelvis diameters, demonstrating a success rate of 71% after one procedure and 79% after two.
- Although a 33% complication rate was noted, no severe complications occurred, suggesting HPBD is a safe first-line treatment for symptomatic POM, with a need for further research on infants and long-term outcomes.
