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Urological Injures during Obstetric Surgery

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Amal Mohamed Al Anwar, Waleed Abdallah Abdelsalam, Nada Alaa Eldin Mohamed Attia, Basem Mohamed Hamed
» doi: 10.53555/ecb/2023.12.1120

Abstract

The urethra, bladder, and ureters are particularly susceptible to injury during obstetric surgery. When preventive measures fail, prompt recognition and management of injury can avoid long-term sequelae such as fistula formation and loss of renal function. Intraoperative identification should be the primary goal when an injury occurs, although this is not always possible. Postoperative injury recognition requires a high level of suspicion and vigilance. In addition to history and physical examination, appropriate radiologic studies can be useful in localizing injury and planning management strategies. Some injuries may require Foley catheter drainage or ureteral stenting alone, whereas others will require operative intervention with ureteral resection and reanastomosis or reimplantation. Prompt restoration of urinary drainage or diversion will avoid further renal compromise.

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