Ureteral stent--help or hindrance? In healing of post traumatic nephrocutaneous fistula

Nephrocutaneous fistulas are rare complications of blunt or penetrating renal trauma. The majority are managed conservatively, some may require percutaneous drainage or ureteral stenting and some require operative intervention. Diversion of the urine by a ureteral stent usually aids in the healing o...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 2001, Vol.33 (4), p.621-623
Main Authors: Doddamani, D, Hemal, A K, Ansari, M S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Cutaneous Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Cutaneous Fistula - etiology
Cutaneous Fistula - therapy
Humans
Kidney - injuries
Kidney Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Kidney Diseases - etiology
Kidney Diseases - therapy
Male
Stents - adverse effects
Urinary Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Urinary Fistula - etiology
Urinary Fistula - therapy
Urography
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - complications
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Summary:Nephrocutaneous fistulas are rare complications of blunt or penetrating renal trauma. The majority are managed conservatively, some may require percutaneous drainage or ureteral stenting and some require operative intervention. Diversion of the urine by a ureteral stent usually aids in the healing of the fistula. We present an unusual case of nephrocutaneous fistula following blunt renal trauma which persisted as long as a stent was in place but healed immediately after the stent was removed.
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1023/A:1020514214371