Obstruction of urinary tract due to endometriosis(report of 2 cases)
- VernacularTitle:泌尿系梗阻与子宫内膜异位症(附二例报告)
- Author:
Xianping HAN
;
Bing YAO
;
Shaojie FU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Endometriosis;
Ureteral obstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of ureteral obstruction caused by endometriosis. Methods Out of 23 patients suffered from endometriosis treated from 1997 to 2000,ureteral obstruction occurred in 2 accompanied by hydronephrosis and dilatation of ureter.Both the 2 underwent sub total hysterectomy, resection of the intumescence in pelvic cavity, and the ureter was freed from the surrounding tissue. Results Ureteral obstruction was relieved in 7～10 days after the procedure. Both the petients were followed up for 2 years without recurrence. Conclusions Attention shoud be called to ureteral obstruction caused by endometriosis.Ultrasonic examination and intravenous pyelogram before operation, close examination of the ureter and adequate freeing of the ureter from it's surrounding tissue during operation, the application of gestrinone for 6 months after the operation, and scheduled following up would yield a satisfactory outcome.
