Ureteral avulsion due to lumbar disc hernia repair

Can J Urol. 2010 Dec;17(6):5478-9.

Abstract

Ureteral avulsion due to lumbar disc surgery is a rare complication and to our knowledge, only a few cases have been reported in the literature. A 43-year-old woman was admitted to our clinic with right lumbar pain following spinal surgery for discopathy. Complete right ureteral avulsion was detected and successfully treated by end-to-end anastomosis of the ureter with an internal double J stent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diskectomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intervertebral Disc / surgery*
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Ureter / injuries*
  • Ureter / surgery