Ureteral common iliac artery fistula: a complication of internal double-J ureteral stent.
An unusual complication is reported of an internal double-J catheter in a patient with malignant retroperitoneal fibrosis. A spontaneous ureteral common iliac arterial fistula developed secondary to pressure necrosis of these structures by the internal stent.
D000368:Aged; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D008297:Male; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology*