Retrograde Ureteric Stents via an Ileal Conduit. (7th April 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jack, Andrew; Burbridge, Brent E.
• Other Names: Kapsalaki E. Academic Editor.; Kocakoc E. Academic Editor.; Rizzo S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-04-07
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/904017
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Patients having undergone pelvic exenteration with urinary diversion can present with short- and long-term complications such as ureteral strictures, anastomotic leakage, calculi, or fluid collections (abscess, urinoma, lymphocele, or hematoma). A dehiscence resulting in a perineal urinary fistula is an uncommon late complication of urinary diversion surgery; surgical treatment for this complication is less desirable because of postsurgical or radiation-induced pelvic changes that can occur. As a result, nephrostomy or antegrade stenting of the kidneys is more viable. Retrograde ureteric stent insertion is discussed in relation to a patient suffering from ileal conduit dehiscence. The presence of these stents probably helped diminish the potential for complications during subsequent nephrostomy tube insertion.