Acute ureteral obstruction following transvaginal oocyte retrieval for IVF.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Transvaginal, ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval has become the gold standard for IVF therapy. Despite a low reported complication rate, here a case is reported of acute ureteral obstruction following seemingly uncomplicated oocyte retrieval. Prompt diagnosis and ureteral stenting led to rapid patient recovery with no long-term urinary tract sequelae. Ureteral injury needs to be included in the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with pelvic/abdominal pain following oocyte retrieval.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Miller, PB; Price, T; Nichols, JE; Hill, L
Published Date
- January 2002
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 17 / 1
Start / End Page
- 137 - 138
PubMed ID
- 11756377
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0268-1161
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1093/humrep/17.1.137
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England