Imaging of iatrogenic complications of the urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, and bladder

Abstract

Iatrogenic complications of various severities may arise from many, if not all, forms of medical and surgical treatment. Most of these occur in spite of proper precautions. Every system in the human body may be affected, and the urinary tract is no exception. Radiologists are often the first to suspect and identify such iatrogenic injuries and, therefore, awareness of the pertinent imaging findings is vital. This review explores and illustrates many of the common and less common iatrogenic complications affecting the kidney, ureters, and bladder.

Keywords: Bladder; Iatrogenic injury; Imaging; Kidney; Ureter; Urinary tract.