The expression of Cajal cells at the obstruction site of congenital pelviureteric junction obstruction and quantitative image analysis

The study aimed to analyze the expression and significance of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) at the obstruction site of congenital pelviureteric junction obstruction (PUJO).Specimens of the strictured segment of the PUJ were obtained from 24 patients who were diagnosed to have PUJO (without aberrant vessels and adhesive band compression of ureteral junction) intraoperatively. In the control group, PUJ specimens were taken from 21 patients who...