Renocolic fistula as a complication of radiofrequency in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma.
METHODS
Beyond postoperative suspicion, retrograde pyelogram was performed, the images of which are displayed, and demonstrated the fistula.


RESULTS
Treatment has been definitive nephrectomy after failed attempt to seal the fistula with suture and TachoSil.


CONCLUSIONS
Although radiofrequency ablation can be a valid technique for treating small renal tumors in patients with high morbidity, it is not without significant complications as described in this case, despite the precautions taken.
Urology Department, Hospital de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain. javiersaenzmedina@yahoo.es
Javier
J
Sáenz Medina
Enrique
E
Redondo González
José Miguel
JM
Hernández-Atance
Luis
L
Crespo Martínez
Luis
L
Llanes González
David
D
Rendón Sánchez
Alvaro
A
Páez Borda
D002292:Carcinoma, Renal Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology*