Bilateral Ureteral Obstruction and Acute Renal Failure in Spite of Prior Ureteral Catheterization in Radical Hysterectomy

Abstract

We present an extremely rare case of acute renal failure following radical hysterectomy although we inserted ureteral catheter bilaterally. A 76-year old female received bilateral ureteral catheterization prior to operation. Just after operation oliguria was admitted and serum creatinine level increased to 3.6 mg/dL. An abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed bilateral hydronephrosis. From soon after exchange to double J catheter large amount of urine was collected and the level of creatinine normalized 2 days later. The shape of J catheter may be more effective than open-end catheter because it has multiple side hole and can ensure urinary drainage.

Keywords

• Ureteral obstruction
• Acute renal failure
• Radical hysterectomy
• Bladder cancer