Neo-bladder vaginal fistula: an unusual complication after orthotopic urinary diversion.
Development of neo-bladder vaginal fistula is not an unknown complication after cystectomy and orthotopic urinary diversion in females. Compared to native bladder, the wall of the neo-bladder is much thinner that may render it vulnerable to fistulization. Injury to the vagina during cystectomy is the most important predisposing factor. Herein, we present a case of neo-bladder vaginal fistula and discuss the potential surgical and clinical factors contributing to its occurrence as well as the treatment options available.
Kumar
Abhay
A
Department of Urology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.
Das
Suren K
SK
Trivedi
Sameer
S
Dwivedi
Udai Shankar
US
Singh
Pratap Bahadur
PB
D002295:Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D015653:Cystectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016476:Urinary Reservoirs, Continent; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*