Ureteric stenting for repair of accidental ureteric injuries.
Intra-operative injury to the ureter is a well known but fortunately uncommon complication of any major pelvic surgical procedure. If recognised on table, it can be repaired by either a substitution ureteroplasty or end-to-end anatomical repair depending upon the extent of tissue loss. Either of these anastomoses could be secured by total internal stent placement. We describe an improvised technique of intra-operative open ureteric stenting particularly when radiological assistance is not available, i.e. during emergency situations.
Chitale
S V
SV
Department of Urology, Norfolk & Norwich Hospital NHS Trust, UK.
Webb
R J
RJ
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D015607:Stents; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*