Abstract
The iatrogenic ureter injuries are rare complications and may have serious consequences. The treatment options depend on situations. Pelvic surgeons, keep in mind that this kinds of complications, is very important for diagnosis and treatment, during the surgery. This report presents a case of a patient with iatrogenic left ureteral injury during hysterectomy. The patient visited emergency department of our hospital with the chief complaints of left lomber pain on the 17th day of hysterectomy. After evaluation in emergency clinic, the patient had an endoscopic treatment for iatrogenic ureter injury. The patient is still in follow-up period. We also review the literature and discuss diagnose, treatment, prognosis of iatrogenic ureter injuries. The treatmentoptions are still developing by technology.
Highlights
The iatrogenic ureteral injuries are rare; this complication is the one of the most important complication in gynecological surgery [1]
If the ureteral injury has occurred after surgery, laboratory studies including complete blood count, a electrolyte panel with serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen are needed to distinct for possible infection and renal failure
Urologists use the intravenous urography (IVU) to evaluate for continuity of the ureter in cases of ureteral injury
Summary
The iatrogenic ureteral injuries are rare; this complication is the one of the most important complication in gynecological surgery [1]. This report presents a case of a patient with iatrogenic left ureteral injury during hysterectomy. After evaluation in emergency clinic, the patient had an endoscopic treatment for iatrogenic ureter injury. Introduction The iatrogenic ureteral injuries are rare; this complication is the one of the most important complication in gynecological surgery [1].
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