Ureteric ischaemia following major colorectal resection

P J Hewett; M Joseph; E L Bokey

doi:10.1111/j.1445-2197.1995.tb07280.x

Ureteric ischaemia following major colorectal resection

Aust N Z J Surg. 1995 Feb;65(2):137-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1995.tb07280.x.

Authors

P J Hewett¹, M Joseph, E L Bokey

Affiliation

¹ Colorectal Unit, Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

PMID: 7857228
DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1995.tb07280.x

Abstract

An ischaemic injury of the ureter following major colorectal surgery is reported. The aetiology and incidence of this unusual complication is reviewed. Surgical techniques for prevention of such an injury are discussed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged
Carcinoma / surgery
Colectomy / adverse effects*
Humans
Ischemia / etiology*
Male
Postoperative Complications
Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
Rectum / surgery*
Ureter / blood supply*
Ureter / injuries*