Colon carcinoma associated with ureterosigmoidostomy.
A patient developing a colonic adenoma 38 years following ureterosigmoidostomy is presented. The mechanisms of neoplastic transformation associated with ureterosigmoidostomy is now better understood. This knowledge is being applied to develop modifications both of the surgical technique and the management of patients with this form of urinary diversion, and is a subject of discussion.
Badalament
R A
RA
Department of Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus.
Cirulli
C
C
Zerick
W
W
Lucas
J G
JG
Drago
J R
JR
D000236:Adenoma / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D012809:Colon, Sigmoid / Q000601:surgery*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014519:Ureterostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects*