Περίληψη:
Complete duplication of ureters is a very rare clinical entity that may
either be asymptomatic or present with a variety of clinical findings.
In the presented case a 51-year-old Caucasian female underwent an
intersphincteric resection for low rectal cancer. Intraoperatively,
during the standard bilateral recognition and mobilization of the
ureters, complete unilateral duplication of the left ureter was
incidentally detected, deriving from a single renal parenchyma. Such a
congenital abnormality though constitutes a major risk-factor of
accidental ureteral injury during operations including pelvis.
Conclusively, meticulous exposure of both ureters combined with
surgeons' unceasing awareness constitute the cornerstone of a safe
operation.
Συγγραφείς:
Varlatzidou, Alexandra
Zarokosta, Maria
Nikou, Euthumios and
Theodoropoulos, Panagiotis
Kakaviatos, Dimosthenis
Piperos,
Theodoros
Kalles, Vasileios
Bonatsos, Vasileios and
Mariolis-Sapsakos, Theodoros
