Prevention and management of ureteric injuries.
Ureteric injury is one of the most serious complications of gynaecological surgery with important medico-legal considerations. This review is aimed at understanding the anatomy of the ureter, sites of ureteric injuries, types and causes of injury, simple preventive measures and management.
Sorinola
Olanrewaju
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Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick.
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Roksana
R
D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*