Open AccessUrinary Tract Complications with Rectal Surgery
Author(s) -
J. Randolph Beahrs,
Oliver H. Beahrs,
Margaret M. Beahrs,
Frank J. Leary
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/00000658-197805000-00013
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary system , surgery , rectum , pelvis , urologic disease , upper urinary tract , urinary diversion , general surgery , cancer , bladder cancer , cystectomy
The possibility of urinary tract injury should always be considered in the course of anterior resection or combined abdominoperineal resection of the lower colon and rectum. Controlled studies of ureteral and other injuries and fistulas cannot be made; but fortunately, unanticipated damage to the lower urinary tract does not occur often. The surgeon operating in the pelvis should be aware of the problems rarely encountered and should be capable of their management. If a urologic surgeon is available, consultation often is desirable. Prompt intraoperative recognition is most important so remedial procedures can be carried out immediately. Delay in recognition and treatment jeopardizes the patient's course and the function of the urinary tract. Postoperative urinary tract infections should be diagnosed early so prompt treatment can be instituted.