Total uterine prolapse as the main cause of severe obstructive nephropathy: A case report

Toufexi E, Giannakopoulos K, Lagadas A, Sarikakis J, Provataki C, Zorbala A, Stamatiadis D, Kiriakidou K, Astraka M

Total uterine prolapse may lead to severe obstructive nephropathy. We report a case of a 77 years old woman who presented with complete uterovaginal prolapse, bilateral hydronephrosis, arterial hypertension and renal failure. A complete correction of her renal failure was observed after the surgical repair of the prolapse (vaginal hysterectomy followed by anterior and posterior …

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