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Modeling Ureteral Peristalsis

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Abstract

We investigate ureteral peristalsis through both two-dimensional and three-dimensional modeling frameworks. Our studies explore how wave shape, wall motion, and geometry influence urine transport, offering insights into efficiency, reflux, and clinical relevance. These models aim to support future developments in diagnostic techniques and bio-inspired flow systems.

Publication: Kalayeh, K., Xie, H., Brian Fowlkes, J., Sack, B. S., & Schultz, W. W. (2023). Longitudinal wall motion during peristalsis and its effect on reflux. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 964, A30. doi:10.1017/jfm.2023.363<br>Kalayeh, K., Fowlkes, J. B., Xie, H., Schultz, W. W., & Sack, B. S. (2024). Peristalsis prevents ureteral dilation. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 43(1), 258-266. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.25332

Presenters

  • Haotian Xie

    University of Michigan

Authors

  • Haotian Xie

    University of Michigan

  • Kourosh Kalayeh

    University of Michigan

  • J. Brian Fowlkes

    University of Michigan

  • Bryan S Sack

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

  • William W Schultz

    University of Michigan