title: Ureterocolic fistula secondary to a self-expanding retrievable ureteral stent.
abstract: Self-expanding stents are relatively new in the field of urology and have primarily been used for permanent remodeling of benign or malignant stricture. We are presenting a rare and interesting case of a ureterocolic fistula that formed secondary to placement of an expandable, retrievable metal stent in the ureter. After multiple retrieval efforts, the self-expanding metal stent was finally retrieved and a ureterocolic fistula was appreciated on antegrade pyelography. The patient chose to manage it non-surgically, with routine nephroureteral catheter exchanges, and her creatinine continues to remain stable.
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: George
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ransford
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pan
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Ahmed
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Eldefrawy
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Govindarajan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Narayanan
authors.affiliation: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors.forename: Murugesan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Manoharan
keywords: stent; ureter; ureterocolic fistula