title: [Ureteral stricture as a late complication of radiotherapy : Possible treatment options].
abstract: Ureteral strictures are uncommon complications of radiotherapy which are often recognized late. Their consequences range from harmless dilatation of the ureter to loss of renal function and potential life-threatening urosepsis.Therapy of radiogenic ureteral stricture is a challenging task for every urologist. Several surgical strategies including minimally invasive procedures, reconstruction and partial or complete replacement of the ureter are available.This article provides an overview of the various options in the treatment of radiogenic stricture of the ureter, focusing on the use of ileum and colon segments for ureteral substitution.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, St. Antonius-Hospital Eschweiler, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der RWTH Aachen, Dechant-Deckers-Straße 8, 52249, Eschweiler, Deutschland. jennifer.kranz@sah-eschweiler.de.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kranz
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Deutschland.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Brandt
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie, Albertinen-Krankenhaus Hamburg, Hamburg, Deutschland.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Anheuser
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, St. Antonius-Hospital Eschweiler, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der RWTH Aachen, Dechant-Deckers-Straße 8, 52249, Eschweiler, Deutschland.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Reisch
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, St. Antonius-Hospital Eschweiler, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der RWTH Aachen, Dechant-Deckers-Straße 8, 52249, Eschweiler, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Steffens
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Helios Klinikum Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Deutschland.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Roth
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy / Q000379:methods; D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments / Q000379:methods; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Colon conduit; Ileal conduit; Radiotherapy; Ureter; Ureteral replacement