title: Suspected iatrogenic ureteric injury: an approach to diagnostic imaging.
abstract: Iatrogenic ureteric injury (IUI) is the leading cause of ureteric trauma and a complication of major abdominal and pelvic surgery. IUI carries significant morbidity and mortality, which can be further compounded by delayed diagnosis due to its non-specific clinical presentation. We review ureteric anatomy, types of IUI, and imaging strategies available for diagnosis. We propose an imaging protocol for prompt diagnosis and follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Churchill Hospital Oxford University Hospitals, Headington, Oxon OX3 7LJ, UK. Electronic address: james.briggs@doctors.org.uk.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Briggs
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Churchill Hospital Oxford University Hospitals, Headington, Oxon OX3 7LJ, UK.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wing
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Churchill Hospital Oxford University Hospitals, Headington, Oxon OX3 7LJ, UK.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Macdonald
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Churchill Hospital Oxford University Hospitals, Headington, Oxon OX3 7LJ, UK.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Tapping
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D014513:Ureter / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media