Methylene blue fluorescence of the ureter during colorectal surgery
Methylene blue fluorescence of the ureter during colorectal surgery
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New York: Springer US
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English
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New York: Springer US
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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 injury; however, these are not without risk and do not guarantee prevention of in...
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Methylene blue fluorescence of the ureter during colorectal surgery
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2041961193
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_2041961193
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0930-2794
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1432-2218
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10.1007/s00464-018-6219-8
