👉 Cystocele, also known as a ureteric fistula, is an abnormal development of the urinary system in which the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the kidneys) becomes blocked or clogged. This can be caused by various factors such as injury, infection, or trauma. The cystocele is typically seen in infants and young children who have undergone a procedure called a ureteric stent placement, which involves inserting a thin tube or rod into