Vesicoureteric Junction
Also written as VUJ.
The PUJ is one of the three classic anatomical narrowings of the ureter (along with the pelvic brim crossing the iliac vessels, and the vesicoureteric junction), and the most common site of obstruction (e.g., PUJ obstruction).
What our notes say
- The PUJ is one of the three classic anatomical narrowings of the ureter (along with the pelvic brim crossing the iliac vessels, and the vesicoureteric junction), and the most common site of obstruction (e.g., PUJ obstruction). (Male Reproductive & Urinary Tract Pathology MCQs MKU Year 3 Medicine — CAT)
- Vesicoureteric junction (VUJ): Antireflux mechanism; obstruction or reflux ↑ risk (Urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis)
- may develop symptoms at any stage depending on the degree of PUJ or in suspected cases of vesicoureteric junction (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)
- In addition, the vesicoureteric junction acts as a one way\n• Others include coagulation factors (fibrinogen, (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)