Korean J Urol.  1983 Apr;24(2):219-225.

Complications of Ureteroileal Conduit: Review of 88 Cases

• Chang EH
• Lee SC

Abstract

Review of complications was made on 88 cases of the ileal conduit admitted to Dept. of Urology during the period of 13 years from August 1, 1970 through March 31, 1982. 1. There were 70 males and 18 females (ratio of 4:1) ranged in age from 7 to 72 years with peak incidence in the 6th decade. 2. The most common indication of this procedure was bladder tumor and other indication were renal tuberculosis with contracted bladder, neurogenic bladder, urethral rupture and urethral tumor. 3. 64% of patients with abnormal renal function preoperatively had some improvement postoperatively. 4. Operative mortality was 6.8%. The late mortality was 28%. The operative death rate in benign disease was 6.9% and the late death rate was 3.6%. The operative death rate in malignant disease was 6.9% and the late death rate was 42%. 5. Early complication rate in the benign disease was 17.2% and the late complication was 28.8%. Early complications included wound infection and dehiscence. diarrhea, prolonged ileus. and parastromal dermatitis. The late complications included intestinal obstruction, parastromal dermatitis, stromal stenosis and pyocystis.

Keyword

contracted bladder; ureteroileal conduit; bladder tumor

MeSH Terms

Constriction, Pathologic
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Female
Humans
Ileus
Incidence
Intestinal Obstruction
Male
Mortality
Rupture
Tuberculosis, Renal
Urinary Bladder
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic
Urinary Diversion
Urology
Wound Infection