Methylene blue fluorescence of the ureter during colorectal surgery

<strong>Background</strong> Iatrogenic ureteric injury is a serious complication of colorectal surgery. Incidence is estimated to be between 0.3 and 1.5%. Of all ureteric injuries, 9% occur during colorectal procedures. Ureteric stents are utilised as a method to reduce the risk of injur...

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Main Authors: Barnes, T, Hompes, R, Birks, J, Mortensen, N, Jones, O, Lindsey, I, Guy, R, George, B, Cunningham, C, Yeung, T
Format: Journal article
Published: Springer US 2018