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Retroperitoneal fibrosis with hydronephrosis as a complication of the Dwyer procedure

Authors :
Igal Silber
William McMaster
Source :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 12:255-257
Publication Year :
1977
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 1977.

Abstract

The first reported urological complication of Dwyer Instrumentation for scoliosis is presented. This patient demonstrated ureteral obstruction secondary to retroperitoneal fibrosis temporally associated with this procedure. Routine IVP following surgery is recommended for early detection of urinary complication.

Details

ISSN :
00223468
Volume :
12
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....37dc7743249b324d51a0517c25d90493
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0022-3468(77)80018-3