Hypoplasia of the Major Renal Conduits

Abstract
An unusual case of a patient surviving a bilateral congenital anomaly of the major renal conduits is presented. Anatomical features of this case, considered with present embryological ideas in mind, support the concept of a continuum of disorders of the major renal conduits. The literature is reviewed and interesting microsurgical techniques with hypothermia enabling reconstruction of the collecting systems and renal preservation are discussed.