Unique urinary-fecal calculus after cystectomy and ureterosigmoidostomy

J Urol. 1989 Nov;142(5):1314-5. doi: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)39071-7.

Abstract

A 36-year-old m an had stage B1 bladder cancer-treated by cystectomy and ureterosigmoidostomy. Postoperatively, a urinary leak was managed successfully by transureteroureterostomy and temporary colostomy. In succeeding years a large calculus developed in the region where the bladder had been and it also involved the sigmoid colon. The huge stone was removed successfully. A nonabsorbable suture was found in the center of the stone. This is a unique complication of ureterosigmoidostomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery
  • Cystectomy / adverse effects*
  • Fecal Impaction / diagnostic imaging
  • Fecal Impaction / etiology*
  • Fecal Impaction / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Radiography
  • Sutures / adverse effects
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery
  • Urinary Calculi / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Calculi / etiology*
  • Urinary Calculi / surgery
  • Urinary Diversion / adverse effects*