Ureteral injury after laparoscopic tubal sterilization by bipolar electrocoagulation.
In bipolar electrocoagulation of the fallopian tubes, the electric current is between the tips of the forceps, which are visualized. Therefore, unnoticed burn injuries are uncommon. We describe a case of ureteral stenosis due to inadvertent burn injury, which was successfully managed conservatively.
Baumann
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Department of Obstetrics and Urology, University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland.
Jaeger
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Huch
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D000328:Adult; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000209:etiology*; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*