children s health issues
Ureter Defects
Treatment of Ureter Defects
Sometimes preventive (prophylactic) antibiotics Sometimes surgical procedures Treatment depends on the specific birth defect and also on the severity of the complications. Children who have few symptoms and no complications usually do not require treatment. Children who have frequent urinary tract infections and/or signs of kidney damage typically need treatment. If symptoms are not too severe, doctors sometimes give children daily preventive antibiotics to prevent infection and allow time to see if the defect corrects itself as the child grows. Children with more severe symptoms usually need surgery to correct the problem and ensure urine drains properly. 