How long does bowel instead of ureter last

Bowel substitution ureter can be used for life without complications, and regular postoperative checkups should be performed to avoid adverse reactions. Bowel instead of ureter surgery, as the name suggests, is to take a section of free ileal tube with mesentery to replace the ureter. Since the ileum is made up of smooth muscle tissue, which is very malleable, using it as a ureter will generally give very good results, and it can be used continually as long as there are no tumors encroaching on it or there is no obstruction. Due to the diameter of the intestine is relatively thick, and lacks the kind of elasticity like the ureter, also does not have the function of the closure of the ureter, so it will lead to the possibility of urine reflux, usually need to pay attention to do not hold urine, urine should go to the toilet in a timely manner, the general effect is not very big. Bowel substitute ureter surgery, patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for regular review, the possible adverse reactions or complications timely monitoring, prevention, in order to avoid their occurrence.