Novel technique for combined repair of postirradiation vesicovaginal fistula and augmentation ileocystoplasty

Urology. 2002 Apr;59(4):597-9. doi: 10.1016/s0090-4295(01)01643-0.

Abstract

Concomitant vesicovaginal fistula and significant bladder contracture after radiation is an uncommon but complex urologic problem. We describe a surgical technique to address both issues and present our preliminary clinical data.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Endometrial Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileum / transplantation*
  • Radiation Injuries / complications
  • Radiation Injuries / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder / radiation effects
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / etiology
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / surgery
  • Urinary Incontinence / etiology
  • Urinary Incontinence / surgery
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula / etiology
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula / surgery*