Successful management by provocative angiography and endovascular stent of Ureteroarterial fistula in a patient with a long-term indwelling ureteral stent

Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2010 Mar;40(3):267-70. doi: 10.1093/jjco/hyp154. Epub 2009 Dec 9.

Abstract

We present the clinical course of a ureteroiliac arterial fistula in a patient who had been managed by ureteral stenting for 8 years for severe ureteral stricture after abdominoperineal resection with pelvic irradiation for advanced rectal cancer. A multidisciplinary team approach including provocative angiography and an endovascular stent saved the life of the patient. Ureteroarterial fistula is a rare complication of a long-term indwelling ureteral stent that is potentially fatal unless a prompt diagnosis and adequate therapy are provided. Heightened awareness and a high index of suspicion for this condition are required to make an early diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angiography*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery
  • Rectal Neoplasms / complications
  • Rectal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Stents*
  • Urinary Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology
  • Urinary Fistula / therapy*
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology
  • Vascular Fistula / therapy*