Ureteral Avulsion During Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery: When the Unexpected Happens
David Denis1,2, Sergio Moreno1,3, Alfredo Velasco1,3
1Department of Urology, Clinica Santa Maria, Santiago, Chile.
Abstract:
We report the case of a 49-year-old woman affected by bilateral urinary stones. Bilateral semirigid ureteroscopy was performed followed on the left side by a flexible ureteroscopy, caused by localization of the stone. Unfortunately, disinsertion of the left ureter occurred during the intervention. Open conversion was performed in the same single procedure for left ureteral reimplant. After an easy recovery, the patient was rehospitalized on day 9 postintervention for left pyelonephritis. This case report discusses the management of this rare but serious complication, including the necessity for quick thinking and decision making.
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