Ureteral-iliac artery fistula is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication, typically occurring after radiation therapy in already surgically treated cancer patients. This case report describes the diagnostic challenges and the successful management, with the positioning of an intra-arterial prosthesis, of a fistula between the internal iliac artery and the left ureter presenting as massive hematuria in a young woman with history of total colectomy and pelvic radiotherapy for rectal cancer and subsequent wide ileal resections and bilateral ureteral stent positioning for radiation enteritis. Ureteroiliac artery fistulas require a prompt diagnosis and intervention, to avoid life threatening clinical events.

Santarpia, L., Creta, M., Bracale, U.M., Ciccarelli, R., Pasanisi, F., Contaldo, F., et al. (2010). Ureteroiliac Artery Fistula in a Young Woman with Short Bowel Syndrome for Radiation Enteritis. CASE REPORTS IN MEDICINE, 2010 [10.1155/2010/287034].

Ureteroiliac Artery Fistula in a Young Woman with Short Bowel Syndrome for Radiation Enteritis

BRACALE, Umberto Marcello;
2010-01-01

Abstract

Ureteral-iliac artery fistula is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication, typically occurring after radiation therapy in already surgically treated cancer patients. This case report describes the diagnostic challenges and the successful management, with the positioning of an intra-arterial prosthesis, of a fistula between the internal iliac artery and the left ureter presenting as massive hematuria in a young woman with history of total colectomy and pelvic radiotherapy for rectal cancer and subsequent wide ileal resections and bilateral ureteral stent positioning for radiation enteritis. Ureteroiliac artery fistulas require a prompt diagnosis and intervention, to avoid life threatening clinical events.
2010
Settore MED/22 - Chirurgia Vascolare
Santarpia, L., Creta, M., Bracale, U.M., Ciccarelli, R., Pasanisi, F., Contaldo, F., et al. (2010). Ureteroiliac Artery Fistula in a Young Woman with Short Bowel Syndrome for Radiation Enteritis. CASE REPORTS IN MEDICINE, 2010 [10.1155/2010/287034].
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