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Chapters
- 00:00Title
- 02:22Surgical Preparation
- 03:40Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
- 04:33Preparation for Reversible Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
- 06:20Post-operative Care
- 06:58Reversible Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
- 11:39Representative Results
- 13:04Conclusion
The murine model of irreversible unilateral ureteric obstruction (UUO) is presented together with the model of reversible UUO in which the ureteric obstruction is relieved by anastomosis of the severed ureter into the bladder. These models enable the study of renal inflammation and scarring as well as tissue remodeling.
