Ureteric obstruction

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• Synonyms

  • Obstruction of ureter

• Causes

  • Renal calculi
  • Transitional cell carcinoma of ureter
  • Invasive transitional cell cancer of urinary tract
  • Cervical cancer
  • Gynaecological surgery1.0%
  • Retroperitoneal fibrosis
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm
  • Schistosomiasis
  • Urinary tract tuberculosis

• Effects

  • Loin pain
  • Haematuria
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Chronic urinary tract obstruction

• Parents

  • Obstruction

• Description

  • "Iatrogenic: Accidental injury/ ligation of ureter during gynaecological surgery. Incidence 1% Predisposing factors: - Pelvic radiation - Advanced pelvic cancers - Extensive surgical procedures "