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[Renoduodenal fistula. A case report]
R Rabii1, M Benjelloun, A Benlemlih
1Service d'urologie, centre hospitalier Ibn Rochd, 26, rue de Rome, angle rue d'Amsterdam, résidence Rime, Casablanca, Maroc. rrabii@urologues.com
Annales D'Urologie
|July 23, 2003
Summary
A rare renoduodenal fistula, a connection between the kidney and duodenum, is often linked to pyonephrotic kidneys. This case highlights surgical discovery and diagnostic challenges of this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Renoduodenal fistula is an uncommon condition, frequently associated with pyonephrosis (kidney infection).
- This pathological connection between the kidney and the duodenum presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A 41-year-old male presented with pelvic lithiasis, leading to a subcapsular nephrectomy for right pyonephrosis.
- A renoduodenal fistula was unexpectedly discovered during the surgical procedure.
Findings:
- The case report details the intraoperative discovery of a renoduodenal fistula.
- Literature review focuses on the diagnostic considerations for this rare complication.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of renoduodenal fistulas is crucial for surgical planning.
- Further research into diagnostic modalities for rare gastrointestinal-nephric fistulas is warranted.