Asymptomatic nephrocutaneous fistula: a report of 2 cases.
We report 2 rare cases of a spontaneous nephrocutaneous fistula. The diagnosis was made incidentally during hospitalization for other reasons. The role of calculus in the etiological pathogenesis of nephrocutaneous fistula is emphasized. Although classically surgical treatment is indicated a more conservative approach can be advocated in some asymptomatic cases.
Hitter
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E
Department of Internal Medicine, A. Z. Middelheim, Antwerp, Belgium.
Ronge
R
R
Walschap
G
G
Mahler
C
C
Keuppens
F
F
Denis
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L
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis