Ureteric ischaemia following major colorectal resection.
An ischaemic injury of the ureter following major colorectal surgery is reported. The aetiology and incidence of this unusual complication is reviewed. Surgical techniques for prevention of such an injury are discussed.
Colorectal Unit, Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
P J
PJ
Hewett
M
M
Joseph
E L
EL
Bokey
D000368:Aged; D002277:Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D014513:Ureter / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000293:injuries*