[Use of isolated intestinal segments in surgical treatment of radiation-induced lesions of the urinary tract]

Urologiia. 2012 Mar-Apr:(2):20-4.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Fifteen females with various radiation-induced lesions of the urinary tract (urinary fistulas alone or in combination with uni- or bilateral ureteral strictures) received surgical treatment using isolated intestinal segments. The above surgical intervention reestablished natural urination in 9 patients. They were relieved from continuous urine leakage into the vagina and/or from nephrostomas. Heterotopic urine derivation was performed in 6 patients. Thus, restoration of natural urination in most patients with postradiation lesions can be performed only in usage of isolated intestinal segments. In some cases heterotopic urine derivation is indicated.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestines*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology
  • Radiation Injuries / pathology
  • Radiation Injuries / surgery*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Urologic Diseases / pathology
  • Urologic Diseases / surgery*
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Neoplasms / radiotherapy