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Urology  (Expert Forum)
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Uteral perforation
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin, M.D. Boston - MA
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.

Uteral perforation

by hannahthebanana, Jul 20, 2006 12:00AM
Can you please tell me what the symptoms are and the treatment are when an individual has a uteral perforation due to a doctor making a hole in the ureter tube while removing a kidney stone (retrograde pyelogram).  Thank you.

by Kevin Pho, MD, Jul 20, 2006 12:00AM
Pain, discomfort, urinary leakage, or infection can all be symptoms of a urethral perforation.  A ureteroscope can be considered for further evaluation.



If this is the case, treatment would involve stenting or surgery - depending on the size and location of the perforation.



This questions should be discussed with your personal urologist.



Followup with your personal physician is essential.



This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.



Kevin, M.D.

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