Ureteroarterial fistula.
Among the many complications of total pelvic exenteration is a fistulous communication between the iliac artery and ureter. We reported 1 such case complicated by near exsanguination and shock. Repair of the fistula was accomplished by closure of the iliac rent and cutaneous ureterostomy.
D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D007422:Intestines / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010385:Pelvic Exenteration; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014547:Urinary Diversion; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology*