Perineal urethrocutaneous fistula complicating ischiectomy.
The role of ischiectomy for the repair and/or prevention of ischial ulcers is controversial. We report a rare complication of a perineal urethrocutaneous fistula following ischiectomy and flap closure to repair an ischial ulcer. This complication and its management are reviewed.
Culkin
D J
DJ
Department of Urology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois 71130-3932.
Wheeler
J S
JS
Chintam
R
R
Lopez
E
E
Nemchausky
B A
BA
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007512:Ischium / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010502:Perineum; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology*