WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Possible complications with cystoscopy

Re: Possible complications with cystoscopy

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 May 2001 23:13:50 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 30 May 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I am in constant horrific pain caused by a simple diagnostic procedure.
>I had a cystoscopy performed last week and woke up to find the urologist
>had to instert a stent, because he tore a ureter(sp.?). I was too
>groggy at the time to question it, but it doesn't sound right. The
>physician assures me this not uncommon with this type of procedure. If
>he was only looking at the bladder how could he have torn a ureter,
>are'nt they beyond the bladder?

The ureters open into the bladder and the opening can be visualized with a cystoscope. In cases like this, without knowing the details of the procedure, I cannot comment. The most important thing for you to do is discuss the issue with your physician and find out the details, etc... Lynn

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

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