Case Reports in Urology (Jan 2017)

Arterioureteral Fistula: Treatment of a Hemorrhagic Shock with Massive Hematuria by Placing a Balloon Catheter

  • Nicolas Merzeau,
  • Hervé Riquet,
  • Ioannis Nicolacopoulos,
  • Abbas Alame,
  • Stéphane Larré

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/9453618
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2017

Abstract

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Arterioureteral fistulas (AUF) are serious diseases with increasing incidence. This case report relates the management of AUF in a patient with a history of abdominal oncological surgery, pelvic radiotherapy, and a double J stent in place. The fistula was discovered during a hemorrhagic shock with massive hematuria. The bleeding was controlled by a balloon catheter which led to endovascular treatment consisting of a covered stent.