Prophylactic Ureteric Catheters in Colon Surgery--How Safe are They? Report of Three Cases.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-1-1990
Abstract
Preoperative placement of ureteral catheters has been recommended for prevention of ureteral injuries. During a three-year period, prophylactic ureteral catheters were inserted selectively in 59 patients undergoing colorectal surgery in whom a difficult dissection was anticipated. Three patients developed reflux anuria after the use of prophylactic ureteral catheters. The safety of these catheters is questioned, and the diagnoses and methods of preventing ureteral injuries are discussed.
Volume
33
Issue
6
First Page
508
Last Page
510
ISSN
0012-3706
Published In/Presented At
Sheikh, F. A., & Khubchandani, I. T. (1990). Prophylactic ureteric catheters in colon surgery--how safe are they? Report of three cases. Diseases Of The Colon And Rectum, 33(6), 508-510.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
2351005
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article