Combined treatment of iatrogenic rectourethral fistula with endoscopic fibrin glue application and clipping

J Endourol. 2007 Apr;21(4):433-6. doi: 10.1089/end.2006.0302.

Abstract

Rectourethral fistula (RUF) formation is a rare complication of prostatic surgery and other pelvic surgical procedures. The results of operations to correct RUF are not always satisfying, with a particular risk of recurrent breakdown or stricture formation at the site of the urethral closure. We present a case of a small RUF treated videoendoscopically with fibrin-glue application combined with endoscopic clipping.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Contrast Media
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Male
  • Rectal Fistula / drug therapy*
  • Rectal Fistula / surgery

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Fibrin Tissue Adhesive