Ureteral Reimplantation


Postoperatively, the patient should receive double the maintenance intravenous fluid rate for the first 12 to 24 hours, which will irrigate the bladder and ureteral anastomosis. The Foley catheter should remain in place for the first several days to facilitate healing of the cystotomy. After the catheter is removed, the patient should void frequently to maintain low bladder pressure. The routine use of postoperative VCUG to check for resolution of reflux has been abandoned. An ultrasound, however, should be obtained several weeks after the surgery to assess for possible hydronephrosis secondary to ongoing ureteral obstruction.


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Jul 4, 2016 | Posted by in UROLOGY | Comments Off on Ureteral Reimplantation

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