Mechanism of urosepsis: relationship between intrarenal pressures and pyelovenous backflow.
Anne HongJustin du PlessisCliodhna BrowneGregory JackDamien BoltonPublished in: BJU international (2023)
Using an ex vivo porcine model, pyelovenous backflow occurred at intrarenal pressure exceeding 90mmHg. Pyelotubular backflow occurred when intrarenal irrigation pressures exceeded 60mmHg. These findings have implications for the development of complications post flexible intra renal surgery.