Abdominal hysterectomy Flashcards
1
Q
Risk of haemorrhage requiring transfusion
A
2.3%
2
Q
Risk of bladder
A
0.7%
3
Q
Risk of pelvic abscess
A
0.2%
4
Q
Risk of bowel injury
A
0.4%
5
Q
Risk of death within 6 weeks
A
0.03%
6
Q
Potential complications of a unilateral ureter injury
A
hydronephrosis (urine backed up in the kidney)
Pyonephrosis (infection secondary to stagnant urine and injury)
Urine extravasion, ascites and peritonitis
7
Q
Risk of ureter injury
A
1%
8
Q
Clinical signs of unilateral ureter injury
A
Flank pain, fever, vaginal discharge, haematuria, ileus, elevated creatinine
9
Q
First clinical sign of bilateral ureter injury
A
anuria
