Pelvic hematoma resulting in obstructive uropathy

Authors

• Ahmed A. Abdulwahab, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, Riyadh 11472, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4670818.
• Salah Hassan, Department of Urology, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, Riyadh 11472, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (1) 4670818.
• Lulu Al-Nuaim, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Rabie Abdel Halim, Department of Urology, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

The use of anticoagulants, for whatever indication, may carry a high risk of hematoma formation following surgery. Obstructive uropathy is a very rare but possible example of complication secondary to an extensive pelvic hematoma. We describe a case of a patient with rheumatic heart disease and aortic valve replacement, who developed a massive postoperative pelvic hematoma following bilateral tubal ligation, resulting in bilateral ureteric obstructions. This was treated with bilateral ureteric stent through cystoscopy.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1254

Last Page

1255

Recommended Citation

Abdulwahab, Ahmed A.; Hassan, Salah; Al-Nuaim, Lulu; and Halim, Rabie Abdel (2003) "Pelvic hematoma resulting in obstructive uropathy," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 24: Iss. 11, Article 19.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.2228