Ureteroarterial fistula: case report and review of the literature.
Ureteroarterial fistulae are rare. We report 2 cases of this clinical problem. Ureteroarterial fistulae can occur in association with prolonged ureteral stenting, radiation therapy, vascular pathology, and prior pelvic or vascular surgery. Identification of a fistula is often difficult and requires the physician to be highly alert and vigilant. Diagnostic and therapeutic options for a ureteroarterial fistula are discussed.
Batter
S J
SJ
Department of Urology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114-2698, USA.
McGovern
F J
FJ
Cambria
R P
RP
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy