Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics

	Duplicated collecting system Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Duplicated collecting system from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
KUB X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics
CDC on Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics
Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics in the news
Blogs on Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics
Directions to Hospitals Treating Duplicated collecting system
Risk calculators and risk factors for Duplicated collecting system epidemiology and demographics

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Duplicated collecting system is the most common upper urinary tract anomaly, affecting nearly 15% of the population. ^[1] ^[2] ^[3]

↑ Glassberg KI, et al. Suggested terminology for duplex systems, ectopic ureters and ureteroceles. J Urol 1984; 132(6):1153-4.
↑ Callahan MJ. The drooping lily sign. Radiology. 2001 Apr;219(1):226-8.
↑ Sheth S and Fishman E. Multi-detector row CT of the kidneys and urinary tract: techniques and applications in the diagnosis of benign diseases. RadioGraphics 2004;24:e20.