Ureteroscopy: a new asset in the management of postoperative ureterovaginal fistulas.

Koonings, P P; Huffman, J L; Schlaerth, J B · Obstet Gynecol · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Iatrogenic ureteral injury, an uncommon entity, is primarily caused by complications of gynecologic surgery. This report describes a case of ureterovaginal fistula discovered 13 days after a vaginal hysterectomy. Ureteroscopy was performed, with passage of an indwelling ureteral stent for 6 weeks. The patient immediately became continent of urine and the fistula healed, thus avoiding the need for further surgery.

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