The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 7(1), 131-133, 2000
Ureteral displacement associated with pelvic peritoneal defects and endometriosis
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- University of South Florida ROR
Abstract
Ten women had endometriosis and pelvic peritoneal defects of the posterior leaf of the broad ligament, with the consistent finding of medial displacement of the ureter toward the uterosacral ligament. Ureterolysis at the time of surgery revealed the underlying course of the ureter and its proximity to the uterosacral ligament, making it susceptible to surgical injury. It is important for surgeons to be aware of this anatomic alteration associated with these specific peritoneal defects.
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Nackley, A. C., & Yeko, T. R. (2000). Ureteral displacement associated with pelvic peritoneal defects and endometriosis. *The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists*, *7*(1), 131-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1074-3804(00)80023-7
Nackley AC, Yeko TR. Ureteral displacement associated with pelvic peritoneal defects and endometriosis. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2000;7(1):131-133. doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(00)80023-7
Nackley, Anna C., and Timothy R. Yeko. "Ureteral displacement associated with pelvic peritoneal defects and endometriosis." *The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists*, vol. 7, no. 1, 2000, pp. 131-133.
Keywords
Broad Ligament/anatomy & Histology, Endometriosis/complications, Female, Humans, Intraoperative Complications/prevention & Control, Laparoscopy, Peritoneal Diseases/complications, Ureter/anatomy & Histology/injuries