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[Iatrogenic foreign bodies. A complication in urologic practice].
E A Granados1, G J Ríos, J Salvador
1Servicio de Urología, Fundación Puigvert (IUNA), Barcelona.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Foreign materials left in the urinary tract after surgery can cause pain and irritation. Ultrasound scans are effective for diagnosing and treating these retained surgical items.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Complications
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Retained foreign materials in the urinary tract are a known complication following surgical procedures.
- These materials can lead to significant patient morbidity, including urinary syndrome, irritation, and lumbar pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the incidence and clinical presentation of foreign materials retained in the urinary tract.
- To evaluate the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy of ultrasound scan techniques in managing these cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 43 patients with foreign materials in the urinary tract post-surgery.
- Clinical symptom correlation with the presence and location of foreign bodies.
- Diagnosis and management guided by ultrasound scan findings.
Main Results:
- Foreign materials were identified in 43 patients following various surgical interventions.
- Common symptoms included urinary irritation and lumbar pain, particularly when the foreign body obstructed the upper urinary tract.
- Ultrasound scans proved instrumental in both diagnosing the retained materials and guiding treatment strategies.
Conclusions:
- Retained surgical foreign materials in the urinary tract present with characteristic symptoms.
- Ultrasound scan techniques are a valuable, non-invasive tool for the diagnosis and management of retained foreign bodies in the urinary tract.