Prophylactic ureteral catheter placement for minimally invasive colorectal surgery.

Authors :: Dowd KE
Muse TO
Lowry PS
Essani R
Source :: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) [Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)] 2019 Oct 14; Vol. 33 (1), pp. 103-104. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Oct 14 (Print Publication: 2020).
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Ureteral catheter placement for identification of ureters during colorectal surgery has been a controversial subject with ill-defined indications. We present a case of ureteral catheter placement wherein the patient required readmission for renal failure with intervention under local anesthesia. This case highlights the importance of patient selection for catheter placement and clinical follow-up, as well as the need for prospective studies to determine the risk-benefit ratio of preoperative catheters.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Baylor University Medical Center.)

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