Ureteral iatrogenic ligature. Endoscopic resolution

The iatrogenic trauma of ureter is a complication that appears according to the different series between the 0.05-30% from the abdominal or pelvic surgeries. It the same affects to both ureters, being the rare bilateral ureteral trauma. The most frequent location is in the lower ureter. Maybe this f...

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Published in:	Actas urologicas españolas Vol. 30; no. 9; pp. 958 - 961
Main Authors:	Miján Otiz, J L, Jiménez Pacheco, A, Pareja Vilchez, M, Ocete Martín, C, Valle Díaz de la Guardia, F, Zuluaga Gómez, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-10-2006
Subjects:	Adult Catheterization Female Humans Iatrogenic Disease Ureter - injuries Ureteral Obstruction - etiology Ureteral Obstruction - therapy Ureteroscopy
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Summary:	The iatrogenic trauma of ureter is a complication that appears according to the different series between the 0.05-30% from the abdominal or pelvic surgeries. It the same affects to both ureters, being the rare bilateral ureteral trauma. The most frequent location is in the lower ureter. Maybe this fact must to that that is the patron of ureter more related by viacinity to the structures or organs in wich surgery is made. The most frequent causes are the gynecological ones, followed of the surgery of colon and vascular surgery. The reconstruction techniques depend on the level of the injury. The maneuvers of support and the endourology treatment can be useful for the resolution of these injuries.
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ISSN:	0210-4806