Ureteroarterial fistulae in exenteration patients with indwelling ureteral stents

Gynecol Oncol. 1993 Sep;50(3):365-70. doi: 10.1006/gyno.1993.1227.

Abstract

Ureteroarterial fistulae (UAF) are a rare complication of prolonged ureteral stenting. To date only three patients have been reported who have developed UAF after pelvic exenteration. This report presents two additional patients with UAF following exenteration and prolonged ureteral stenting. Rapid diagnosis with pelvic arteriography and retrograde ureteral angioplasty balloon catheter placement is discussed, and successful management with femoral artery embolization and bypass surgery is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Female
  • Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Fistula / etiology*
  • Fistula / therapy
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Exenteration
  • Stents / adverse effects*
  • Ureteral Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureteral Diseases / etiology*
  • Ureteral Diseases / therapy
  • Urinary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology*
  • Urinary Fistula / therapy