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Re: HYSTERECTOMY: Dr. von Almen, please!

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:41:08 -0600 (CST)

Thank you, Dr. Bill.

I am seeing the Urologist today for all of the results, so I will let you know what he tells me.

Again, I would truly think I'd have symptoms if the ureter was injured in any way...right?? 

--
Robin


At Wed, 26 Dec 2007, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote:
>
>Robin
>
>Well, that depends.
>1.  out and out injury(devascularization or transecting), it may have to
>be resected and reimplanted into the bladder, or more complex-beyond out
>discussion at this point
>2.kinking-it may need a stent put in to allow the ureter to straighten
>out and do ok.
>
>All I can tell you based on info so far...dr. bill
>
>At Wed, 26 Dec 2007, Robin wrote:
>>
>>Hi Dr. Bill...
>>
>>Just wanted to update you.  I am seeing the Urologist tomorrow.  I am
>>having the CT Scan done.  My GYN thinks it is one of two things.....I
>>may have a hematoma from when I was getting back in bed at the hospital
>>and pulled something (maybe a suture).  If that is the case, only time
>>can help take care of the problem.  The other thing may be an injury to
>>the ureter as he had to do a lot of work on the ureter due to the
>>RPF(however, wouldn't there be additional symptoms? It does hurt when he
>>taps on my back on the left side, but other than that, there is
>>nothing...urine was clear as well).
>>
>>I didn't even think to ask, but what is the treatment if there is an
>>injury to the ureter???
>>
>>I am scared!!!!
>>
>>Thank you for EVERYTHING!!
>>
>>--
>>Robin
>>
>--
> Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes
>       only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient
>       relationship.  This information is not intended to supplant
>       the need for you to consult with your physician prior to
>       choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
> ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time
>       constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.
>
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>





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