Ovarian hyperstimulation causing ureteral obstruction in a pregnant woman - 16/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.urology.2005.11.033
Jeremy B. Wiygul a, ⁎ 
, Costas Lallas b, Ari Silverstein a, Thomas J. Polascik a
, Costas Lallas b, Ari Silverstein a, Thomas J. Polascik a a Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
b Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona
Address for correspondence: Jeremy B. Wiygul, M.D., Division of Urology, Duke University Medical Center, Box 2922, Durham, NC 27710.Abstract |
Obstruction of the urinary collecting system in pregnant women can present a unique challenge to the urologist. Although ureteral obstruction due to stone disease is well-documented and ureteral obstruction is a well-known and defined cause of acute renal failure, obstruction from extrinsic compression is a less-understood phenomenon. We report a case of ureteral obstruction from hyperplastic ovaries in a pregnant woman receiving hormonal therapy that was managed initially with ureteral stenting.
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Vol 67 - N° 5
P. 1085.e5-1085.e6 - mai 2006 Retour au numéro
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