Ureterouterine fistula as a complication of cesarean section

Fistulization between ectopic ureteral stump and uterus following nephroureterectomy: case report

Ureterouterine fistulas are rare surgical complications with fewer than 30 reported cases in the literature to date. Rarer yet is a fistula between an ectopic ureter and the uterus, with only one case described previously (Shibata et al. in J Urol 153: 1208-1210, 1995). Herein, we present the first case, to our knowledge, of a fistula between an ectopic ureteral stump (from a prior nephroureterectomy) and the uterus.

Urinary tract injuries at caesarean section: prevention and management

This article focuses on predisposing risk factors and mechanism of injury for urinary tract injuries at caesarean section. Tips on prevention of injury are followed by a detailed discussion of the management options when injury occurs.

Urinary tract injuries at caesarean section: prevention and management

This article focuses on predisposing risk factors and mechanism of injury for urinary tract injuries at caesarean section. Tips on prevention of injury are followed by a detailed discussion of the management options when injury occurs.

Endourologic management of obstetrical ureterouterine fistula: case report and review of literature

A 32-year-old woman presented to us with complaints of paradoxical incontinence for a period of 6 months following a cesarean section for obstructed labor performed elsewhere and subsequently treated elsewhere. Clinical and urographic assessment revealed an iatrogenic ureterouterine fistula, which was successfully treated endoscopically by dilatation of the ureteral stricture and ureteroscopic double-J stenting. It had been explained to the patient, and she had given consent for, ureteroneocystostomy in the event of failure. The literature regarding the management of this rare genitourinary fistula is reviewed and discussed.

Endourologic diagnosis and treatment of ureterouterine fistula

A rare case of ureterouterine fistula following a dilatation and evacuation for elective abortion is presented. According to the literature, most cases are related to elective abortion. A 42-year-old woman, 1-0-5-1, presented with copious watery vaginal discharge from the cervical os. She had had an elective abortion followed by a laparotomy for a suspected uterine perforation with peritonitis 1 months prior to presentation. She underwent another laparotomy, which revealed only adhesion of the terminal ileum, appendix and adnexae based on the hysterogram, which suggested an enterouterine fistula. The right ureterouterine fistula was not diagnosed until an antegrade pyelogram was undertaken. She was subsequently treated with temporary percutaneous nephrostomy drainage followed by ureteroneocystostomy. It was concluded that the ureterouterine fistula was most likely caused by the lateral path of abortion instruments into the retroperitoneal space, with trauma to the right ureter.