Ureteral stenosis after silver nitrate instillation in the treatment of essential hematuria.
We report a case of ureteral stenosis after retrograde intrapelvic instillation of silver nitrate. To our knowledge this case represents the first serious complication with this therapy, resulting from the use of excessive concentrations. The use of silver nitrate in the urinary tract is reviewed.
Vijan
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Urology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
Keating
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MA
Althausen
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D000293:Adolescent; D006417:Hematuria / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012835:Silver Nitrate / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000139:chemically induced*
D012835:Silver Nitrate