Int Neurourol J.  2015 Mar;19(1):47-50. 10.5213/inj.2015.19.1.47.

Postoperative Ureteral Leak Treated Using a Silicone-Covered Nitinol Stent

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jhshin@amc.seoul.kr
  • 2Department of Urology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

Ureteral fistula is a serious complication of abdomino-pelvic surgeries, often resulting in poor outcomes owing to lack of proper treatment. We report the case of a 49-year-old woman who underwent placement of a silicone-covered ureteral occlusion stent in her right ureter for the management of ureteral leakage after pelvic surgery. A ureterogram obtained 18 months following the stent placement confirmed that there was no stent migration or additional urine leakage. We propose that the silicone-covered ureteral occlusion stent is practical, fast, and safe for the management of ureteral leakage.

Keyword

Urinary Fistula; Urinary Diversion; Stents; Therapeutic Occlusion

MeSH Terms

Female
Fistula
Humans
Middle Aged
Stents*
Therapeutic Occlusion
Ureter*
Urinary Diversion
Urinary Fistula
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