Report of a rare fistula between a Studer neobladder and external iliac artery

Authors

  • Nicholas J Kuntz Duke University Medical Center
  • Brant A Inman Duke University Medical Center

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.402

Keywords:

cystectomy, fistula, urovascular fistula, neobladder, hematuria

Abstract

A neobladder-arterial fistula is a very rare complication following cystectomy, with only 1 previously reported case. Delay in diagnosis can be rapidly fatal and requires prompt intervention. We report the case of a 63-year-old male who developed massive hematuria, and was found to have a fistula between the right external iliac artery and Studer neobladder during emergent exploratory laparotomy. Treatment success relies on a high index of suspicion and may include open operative intervention.

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Author Biographies

Nicholas J Kuntz, Duke University Medical Center

Resident in Urologic Surgery
Division of Urology

Brant A Inman, Duke University Medical Center

Assistant Professor of Urology
Division of Urology

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Published

2013-10-09

How to Cite

Kuntz, N. J., & Inman, B. A. (2013). Report of a rare fistula between a Studer neobladder and external iliac artery. Canadian Urological Association Journal, 7(9-10), e645–7. https://doi.org/10.5489/cuaj.402

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Case Report