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Management of Ureteral Injuries: Prevention, Conservative, and Minimally Invasive Management

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The management of ureteral injuries depends on the causes, either iatrogenic, blunt, or penetrating trauma.

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AL-Mamari, S.A. (2023). Management of Ureteral Injuries: Prevention, Conservative, and Minimally Invasive Management. In: Urogenital Trauma: A Practical Guide. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6171-9_15

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