title: Fractured ureteral catheters in gynecologic oncology.
abstract: Two cases of fractured polyethylene double-pigtail ureteral catheters in pelvic cancer patients are reported. Current literature leaves a large void in guiding the management of these catheters. Surveillance techniques to help avoid complications in patients requiring these catheters are suggested.
mesh_terms: D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D011095:Polyethylenes; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*
chemical_list: D011095:Polyethylenes