Uretero-fallopian fistula after gynecological surgery for endometriosis: a case report

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2008 Jan-Feb;15(1):108-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2007.07.017.

Abstract

Urinary tract injuries are unfortunate complications of pelvic surgery. These frequently involve the bladder. The incidence of iatrogenic ureteral lesions ranges from 0.05% to 30%. Even though some lesions are observed intraoperatively, most remain undiscovered and reveal themselves later. Fistulas of ureteral origin usually involve the vagina or more rarely the uterus. Uretero-fallopian fistulas are even more rare. We report a case of uretero-fallopian fistula that developed after surgery for endometriosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Endometriosis / surgery
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / etiology*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Ileus / etiology
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Ovarian Cysts / surgery
  • Ureter / diagnostic imaging
  • Ureter / injuries*
  • Ureteral Diseases / etiology
  • Urinary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology*
  • Urography