Most cases of ureteral injuries are related to gynecologic procedures. The ureter is particularly vulnerable to detachment or ligation during hysterectomy because of its position from the lateral edge of the cervix. We report a case series of......
In this system, the concentric double cannula can be introduced into the heart through a single incision and positioned such that the distal end of the outer cannula is in a first location and the distal end of the inner cannula is in a second location. The pumping arrangement may then be...
A double-J stent was inserted into the left ureter. Conclusion The endoscopic extraction of the shrapnel fragment and the subsequent placement of a ureteral stent for the repair of the ureteral injury have proven to be safe and effective methods....
The ureter was re-anastomosed with 4 stitches of Monocryl 6/0, leaving the double-J stent in place. The vagina was closed and omentoplasty was achieved to improve vascular supply to the ureteral anastomosis. Bladder catheter was left in place 15 days and the double-J stent 12 weeks. ...