Arterioureteral fistula after radical cystectomy and ureterocutaneostomy: two case reports and a systematic literature review

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Background: Arterioureteral fistula (AUF) is a rare, life-threatening condition wherein communication occurs between a ureter and the common, internal, or external iliac artery. The sensitivity of common clinical imaging examination for AUF is low, which leads to a delayed diagnosis and increased mortality. In addition, the increased use of ureteral stents contributes to the growing frequency of AUF. Case presentation: Our two patients were 74 and 65 years old males respectively. They both had a medical history of bladder cancer and underwent radical cystectomy with ureterocutaneostomy. The patients underwent routine catheter exchange during over 1 year postradical cystectomy and subsequently experienced intermittent gross pulsatile haematuria. After a series of imaging examinations failed to identify the cause, the patients were ultimately diagnosed with AUF and treated with interventional radiotherapy, followed by broad-spectrum antibiotics. Positive effects were found. Conclusions: The incidence of AUF is increased with the prolongation of survival in patients with related risk factors. This case report aims to highlight early diagnosis and management of AUF to lower the mortality.

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Jiang, Z., Wang, J., Cui, J., Chen, S., Qu, S., Wang, W., … Zhu, Y. (2022). Arterioureteral fistula after radical cystectomy and ureterocutaneostomy: two case reports and a systematic literature review. BMC Urology, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-022-01071-y

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