[Arterio-ureteral fistula: diagnostic and therapeutic approach]

Prog Urol. 2001 Dec;11(6):1277-81.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The diagnosis of arterio-ureteric fistula must be considered in the case of sudden onset of abundant or intermittent haematuria occurring in a particular context (history of aorto-iliac vascular surgery, prolonged ureteric stenting, ilio-pelvic radiotherapy). Emergency treatment must control bleeding. Endovascular stenting may be a useful technique, followed by reconstructive surgery with vascular bypass graft and treatment of the ureteric lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ureteral Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Ureteral Diseases* / surgery
  • Urinary Fistula* / diagnosis
  • Urinary Fistula* / surgery
  • Vascular Fistula* / diagnosis
  • Vascular Fistula* / surgery