Acquired Urethrocutaneous Fistula in Children: Case Series of Unusual Presentations of a Usual Condition

Abstract

Urinary-cutaneous fistulas are typically treated by pediatric urologists and typically arise after surgical interventions. The three atypical cases of acquired urethrocutaneous fistula that we present here have variously resulted from an untreated periurethral abscess to complications of an initial urethral calculi. To prevent an intraoperative surprise, learning from our cases put emphasis on the importance of early intervention and a high index of suspicion for underlying calculi. We also cover the pathology, diagnosis, and therapy of these uncommon instances of acquired urethrocutaneous fistula.

Keywords

• acquired urethrocutaneous fistula
• children
• periurethral abscess
• urethral calculus