Ureteral injury after laparoscopic tubal sterilization by bipolar electrocoagulation

Baumann, H.; Jaeger, P.; Huch, A.

Obstetrics and Gynecology 71(3 Part 2): 483-485

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844
PMID: 2964570
Document Number: 356712
In bipolar electrocoagulation of the fallopian tubes, the electric current is between the tips of the forceps, which are visualized. Therefore, unnoticed burn injuries are uncommon. We describe a case of ureteral stenosis due to inadvertent burn injury, which was successfully managed conservatively.

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