title: Ureterocolic fistula: a unique complication of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy.
abstract: A unique case of ureterocolic fistula at the site of stone fragment impaction after piezoelectric shock wave lithotripsy is described. Pathological examination of the nephroureterectomy specimen indicated xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis with the process extending into the ureter and fistulous tract.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Meath Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Flood
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grainger
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007669:Kidney Calculi / Q000628:therapy; D008096:Lithotripsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D014514:Ureteral Calculi / Q000150:complications; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology