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Use of holmium laser for removal of an intraluminal ureteric suture
Author(s) -
LAWRENTSCHUK NATHAN,
ROGERSON JOHN,
BOLTON DAMIEN M.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2004.00905.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ureter , fibrous joint , surgery , ablation , foreign bodies , holmium , endoscopy , laser , optics , physics
Foreign bodies placed into the ureter are uncommon. Unintentionally placed sutures may cause obstruction and stone formation. If not recognized, the patient may become symptomatic. A diagnosis of a suture in the ureter is best made and subsequently dealt with endoscopically. We report on laser ablation of the suture as a safe technique for its removal.