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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Format: | Journal article |
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Springer US
2018
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