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.
Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick.
Olanrewaju
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Sorinola
Roksana
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Begum
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*