Variations in the Density and Distribution of Cajal Like Cells Associated With the Pathogenesis of Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Introduction: Cajal like cells (CLCs) in the upper urinary tract have an ability to generate coordinated spontaneous action potentials and are hypothesized to help propel urine from renal pelvis into the ureter. The objective of this review was to describe the variations in the density and distribut...

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Main Authors: U. M. J. E. Samaranayake, Y. Mathangasinghe, U. A. Liyanage, M. V. C. de Silva, M. C. Samarasinghe, S. Abeygunasekera, A. K. Lamahewage, A. P. Malalasekera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2021.721143/full