Modeling Ureteral Peristalsis

ORAL

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.

*University of Michigan

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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
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