[Ureterocutaneous fistula after nephrectomy: two cases]
F Vázquez Alonso1, F J Vicente Prados, M Pascual Geler
1Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada. fernando.vazquez.alonso.sspa@juntadeandalucia.es
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|December 3, 2008
Summary
Ureteral fistulas, rare after nephrectomy, can occur as ureterocutaneous fistulas. This report details two such cases and their successful surgical resolution.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Ureteral fistulas commonly arise from gynecological, digestive, or reconstructive urologic surgeries.
- Various types include ureterovaginal, ureteroduodenal, ureterocolonic, ureteropleural, and ureterovascular fistulas.
Observation:
- Ureterocutaneous fistulas originating from the ureteral stump post-nephrectomy are exceptionally rare.
- This study presents two unique cases of this unusual complication.
Findings:
- Both reported cases of ureterocutaneous fistula post-nephrectomy were successfully treated with surgical intervention.
- Surgical resolution is a viable option for this rare ureteral complication.
Implications:
- Highlights the possibility of ureterocutaneous fistulas post-nephrectomy, despite their rarity.
- Emphasizes the effectiveness of surgical management for these unusual fistulas.
- Contributes to the understanding of rare complications in upper urinary tract reconstructive surgery.
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