Abstract:Introduction: Ureteral obstruction is a potentially serious complication after ureteroscopy. Postoperative imaging with intravenous urogram and CT has been described as a means to detect asymptomatic or "silent" obstruction. We sought to evaluate the use of renal ultrasound to diagnose hydronephrosis after ureteroscopy in a large, contemporary series. Materials and Methods: Of the 438 ureteroscopies performed by one staff surgeon at our institution from August 2003 to June 2008, 289 underwent a strict follow-u… Show more
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