A simple score for predicting urinary fistula in patients with renal hydatid cysts [PDF]
Libyan Journal of Medicine, 2022 Hydatid cyst is a major health problem in developing countries. The kidney is in third position of organs affected by hydatid cyst. One of the complications of renal hydatid cyst is a urinary fistula. The purpose of this study is to identify preoperative
Kays Chaker +3 more
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Radiation-induced recto-urinary fistula: A dreaded complication with devastating consequences [PDF]
Surgery in Practice and Science, 2023 Purpose: This study was undertaken to evaluate our 16-year experience with fistulas between the rectum and urethra or urinary bladder, collectively called recto-urinary fistulas (RUFs), and their devastating consequences in patients treated with ...
Kyeong Ri Yu +6 more
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Iatrogenic genito-urinary fistula following cesarean birth in nine sub-Saharan African countries: a retrospective review [PDF]
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022 Background Genito-urinary fistulas may occur as complications of obstetric surgery. Location and circumstances can indicate iatrogenic origin as opposed to pressure necrosis following prolonged, obstructed labor. Methods This retrospective review focuses
Carrie J. Ngongo +4 more
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Conservative treatment for urinary fistula following ileal conduit urinary diversion: a simple method [PDF]
BMC Urology, 2019 Background The presence of urinary fistula after ileal conduit urinary diversion is a challenging complication, and this study investigated the role of the intra-conduit negative pressure system (NPS) in the presence of urinary fistula following ileal ...
Yun-lin Ye +6 more
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Management of osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis following urinary fistula in patients with radiation-induced urethral strictures after prostate cancer treatment. [PDF]
Cent European J Urol, 2022 Introduction Osteomyelitis of the pubic symphysis is a rare condition often occurring in patients with radiation therapy-related urethral strictures after prostate cancer treatment.
Ambrosini F +7 more
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Urinary fistula-A continuing problem with changing trends. [PDF]
J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc, 2017 Objective: Urinary fistula is a distressing complication after difficult vaginal deliveries, obstetric, and gynecologic surgeries. The present study describes a single center’s experience in the management of urinary fistula at a tertiary care hospital ...
Kumar S +7 more
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Case in which percutaneous fibrin glue injection was useful for refractory urinary fistula following robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy [PDF]
IJU Case ReportsIntroduction Urinary fistula is a rare complication following robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy. For cases refractory to conservative treatment, only ureteral stent placement and percutaneous drainage are the established treatment alternatives.
Nao Yukimatsu +5 more
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Minimally invasive management of urinary fistula following robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: Case report [PDF]
Urology Case ReportsUrinary fistulas are a known complication that can occur after partial nephrectomy, potentially causing considerable morbidity if not properly treated. The present study examines the case of a 71-year-old male patient who developed a urinary fistula six ...
Emanuele Cappa +5 more
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Robotic management of urinary fistula. [PDF]
Asian J UrolTo highlight critical preoperative and intraoperative considerations in approaching fistula repair robotically.A search of the literature was conducted to identify relevant articles pertaining to robotic management of urinary fistulae.Fistulae of the genitourinary tract can be a challenging dilemma for urologists, as definitive management may require ...
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Definitions, 2011 A fistula is defined as an extra-anatomic communication between two or more epithelial or mesothelial lined body cavities or the skin surface. Fistula can occur as a result of congenital anomalies, malignancy, inflammation or infection, tissue trauma, or iatrogenic causes, such as surgical injury or radiation.
Brett D. Lebed, Eric S. Rovner
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