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Ureteric obstruction is a common urological problem leading to significant morbidity and may lead to obstructive nephropathy in patient with bilateral obstruction or obstruction in a solitary kidney.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Objective:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study aims to determine the demographics of patients who underwent open ureteric exploration, indications, and complications associated with open ureteric exploration.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This is a retrospective review of all patients who had open ureteric exploration between January 2012 and September 2015. A total of 41 patients had the procedure within this period. Their case notes were retrieved; relevant information was collected with a structured proforma and analyzed with SPSS version 17.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Result:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      In the 41 patients reviewed, the age range was 3 to 70 years with mean age of 33.1\u2009\u00b1\u200912.14. The commonest age group was 21 \u2013 30years accounting for about 32% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 13). Male patients account for 68% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 28) while females 32% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 13). The indications were ureteric stone 58%, ureteric stricture 23% and external compression 19%. The commonest site of obstruction was the distal ureter 84% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 36). Ureterolithotomy was the predominant definitive procedure performed in 58% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 24). About 24% (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">n<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 9) of patients developed complications, which includes urinary tract infections (UTI), post-operative intestinal obstruction and surgical site infections.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The distal ureter was the commonest site of obstruction while the commonest procedure was ureterolithotomy. 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