Recurrent hemorrhage for ileal conduit: an uncommon complication of portal hypertension.
Massive hemorrhage from an ileal conduit is rare. We report who presented with massive recurrent hemorrhage from previously undiagnosed ileal conduit varices secondary to portal hypertension. Current methods for diagnosis and treatment of this rare but life threatening entity are discussed.
Sundaram
C P
CP
Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA.
Fernandes
E T
ET
Reddy
P K
PK
D000368:Aged; D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D018572:Disease-Free Survival; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D019106:Postoperative Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D012008:Recurrence; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications*