Avulsion of the ureter from both ends as a complication of interruption of pregnancy with vacuum aspirator.
A case of avulsion of a ureter from the pelvioureteral junction and its discharge through the vagina during an attempt to interrupt pregnancy by suction is presented. The preoperative and operative findings are described, as well as the mechanism that caused this kind of trauma. The proposed management of such a case is discussed.
D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005113:Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*