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[Acute kidney failure due to uterine prolapse]
Lonneke Bahler1,2, Caroline E Douma1, Gerald M Peterson3
1Spaarne Gasthuis, afd. Inwendige Geneeskunde, Haarlem Zuid.
Background:
Kidney failure due to uterine prolapse is rare, nonetheless, early recognition and treatment of this form of postrenal kidney failure are essential in order to prevent serious complications.
Case Description:
In this article we describe a 73-year-old woman and a 63-year-old-woman with severe kidney failure due to a uterine prolapse. Both patients were initially treated with a nephrostomy catheter to ensure the passage of urine from the kidneys, after which the uterus was repositioned using a vaginal ring.
Conclusion:
Renal failure due to uterine prolapse can be easily diagnosed by physical examination. If uterine prolapse is diagnosed in a patient with renal failure, it is essential to quickly ensure the passage of urine in order to secure the function of the kidney.
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