Uretero-iliac fistula: modern treatment via the endovascular route

Diagn Interv Imaging. 2013 Mar;94(3):311-8. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2012.10.005. Epub 2013 Feb 1.

Abstract

We report three cases of ureteral-iliac fistula (UIF) in patients referred for treatment of macroscopic haematuria. Though it is a classic aetiology of haematuria, it is often difficult to diagnose and the treatment is not yet standardized. A diagnostic evaluation in combination with multidisciplinary approach improves the prognosis of the patients. Curative treatment via the endovascular route is effective and safe, and has a rapidly favourable course in all of our patients. The use of covered stents combined with the Amplatzer™ vascular plug makes the procedure easy and safe.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ureteral Diseases / surgery*
  • Urinary Fistula / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Vascular Fistula / surgery*