RT Journal
A1 FORSYTHE WE, PERSKY L
T1 OPerative ureteral injuries
JF A.M.A. Archives of Surgery
JO A.M.A. Archives of Surgery
YR 1959
FD December 1
VO 79
IS 6
SP 861
OP 863
DO 10.1001/archsurg.1959.04320120003001
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archsurg.1959.04320120003001
AB The incidence of operative ureteral injury varies, in reported series, between 0.5% and 3%. These usually occur as a result of surgical procedures, and the percentage when radical surgery is done may reach as high as 33%. Our exhibit is intended to outline the cause, symptomatology, and management of such trauma.Summary 
    Ureteral injury is usually iatrogenic. Its management often entails preliminary diversion by nephrostomy. Preliminary passage of ureteral catheters is the single measure which will enable the surgeon to identify the ureter prior to injury, and which will facilitate recognition of the injury when it occurs.2065 Adelbert Road (6).