title: Ureteric obstruction after radical hysterectomy.
abstract: Two patients with invasive carcinoma of the cervix treated with radical hysterectomy developed total unilateral ureteric obstruction postoperatively. A temporary percutaneous nephrostomy was inserted. Because both patients needed adjuvant radiotherapy, intended reimplantation of the ureter was postponed. During this period spontaneous passage through the ureter was observed after 5 and 14 weeks, respectively. It is emphasized that a 'wait and see' policy may be justifiable in the case of ureteric obstruction of unclear etiology after radical hysterectomy for at least 3 months, as long as renal function is preserved by percutaneous nephrostomy drainage of the affected kidney side.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Gynecology, Radiology, Urology and Clinical Oncology-Radiotherapy, Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands.
authors.forename: A.A.W.
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.forename: G.M.
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Beekman
authors.forename: P.J.
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Bode
authors.forename: G.R.
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Dohle
authors.forename: A.
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Snijders-Keilholz
authors.forename: J.B.
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Trimbos