Endovascular management and the risk of late failure in the treatment of ureteroarterial fistulas

AbstractUreteroarterial fistula (UAF) is a rare and life-threatening source of hematuria. A high index of suspicion is warranted for early diagnosis and timely intervention. Because of high perioperative risk and comorbidities in UAF patients, the endovascular approach has become preferred for repai...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques 2019-12, Vol.5 (4), p.396-401
Main Authors: Titomihelakis, George, MS, Feghali, Anthony, MD, Nguyen, Tuong, MD, Salvatore, Dawn, MD, FACS, DiMuzio, Paul, MD, FACS, Abai, Babak, MD, FACS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Endovascular therapy
Hematuria
Stent graft
Surgery
Unusual arterial fistula
Ureteroarterial fistula
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Summary:AbstractUreteroarterial fistula (UAF) is a rare and life-threatening source of hematuria. A high index of suspicion is warranted for early diagnosis and timely intervention. Because of high perioperative risk and comorbidities in UAF patients, the endovascular approach has become preferred for repair. Infection can complicate this mode of therapy, and treatment with antibiotics is important. Herein we present five cases of secondary UAFs treated with stent graft alone or stent graft and embolization.
ISSN:2468-4287
2468-4287
DOI:10.1016/j.jvscit.2019.06.010