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A Murine Model of Irreversible and Reversible Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
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Published on: December 20, 2014

Ureteral interventions.

Radha Popuri1, Darryl A Zuckerman

  • 1Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, Missouri.

Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|December 4, 2012
PubMed
Summary
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Urinary tract fistulas near pelvic structures pose management challenges. Nonvascular fistulas may heal with urinary diversion and percutaneous nephrostomy, while ureteroarterial fistulas require endovascular stent graft exclusion.

Keywords:
Fistulaembolizationkidneynephrostomyureter

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A Murine Model of Irreversible and Reversible Unilateral Ureteric Obstruction
14:05

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Published on: December 20, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • The pelvic ureter's anatomical position increases risk for fistula formation.
  • Lower urinary tract fistulas present complex surgical management challenges with often poor outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline management strategies for nonvascular and ureteroarterial fistulas.
  • To discuss the efficacy and implications of different treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of management for nonvascular lower urinary tract fistulas, including urinary diversion and percutaneous nephrostomy.
  • Discussion of ureteral embolization as a salvage therapy for refractory nonvascular fistulas.
  • Description of endovascular stent graft exclusion for ureteroarterial fistulas.

Main Results:

  • Percutaneous nephrostomy with urinary diversion can facilitate healing of nonvascular fistulas.
  • Ureteral embolization is effective but leads to irreversible ureteral occlusion and requires permanent nephrostomy.
  • Endovascular stent graft placement offers a distinct and effective approach for ureteroarterial fistula exclusion.

Conclusions:

  • Nonvascular lower urinary tract fistulas can be managed conservatively with urinary diversion or definitively with embolization, albeit with permanent consequences.
  • Ureteroarterial fistulas necessitate a different approach, with endovascular exclusion being a viable option.