Ureteral access system. Technique and results.
Suggestions for the safe use of the ureteral access set are outlined in Table 1. Although this tool is valuable in selected circumstances, great care must be exercised in its use. In the series described, the incidence of perforation was 31 per cent. Although no long-term sequelae are known to have occurred, the potential for such problems is present. If ureteral injury is suspected, a retrograde pyelogram should be performed. Proper diversionary measures must be performed when a perforation is confirmed. Appropriate long-term radiographic evaluation should follow.
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Division of Urology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D014513:Ureter; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods