title: Clinically significant ureteral obstruction caused by inflammatory complications of severe pancreatitis.
abstract: Clinically significant ureteral obstruction caused by the inflammatory complications of severe pancreatitis is rare with only eight previously reported cases. We present two additional cases and review the world literature. Clinically significant ureteral obstruction can affect either or both ureters and present simultaneously with an episode of pancreatitis or months later. If symptomatic ureteral obstruction is present, prompt urologic drainage is recommended. Definitive correction of the obstruction is frequently required and depends on the obstructive mechanism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, New York University Medical Center, N.Y.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Newman
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Provet
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ranson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications*; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery