Obstructive Uropathy Secondary to Accidental Ureteric Placement of an Indwelling Urinary Catheter at the Time of Caesarean Section: A Case Report.

Abstract

This case describes a rare complication of Foley catheter insertion where accidental instrumentation of a ureter occurred at the time of caesarean section with the subsequent development of bladder obstruction and acute kidney injury. Rapid identification and management can minimise the associated long-term implications; this therefore necessitates greater awareness of this possible complication. The current understanding of this condition recognises neurogenic bladder and female sex as risk factors; however, physiological changes in pregnancy may also act as a significant risk factor for this complication.