Renocolic fistula secondary to curative intent extended field radiotherapy for cervical cancer

• Renocolic fistula is a rare complication from extended field radiation. • Pathogenesis may involve colonic mucosal ischemia from radiation-induced colitis. • Conservative management with urethral stenting can result in complete resolution.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Thiyagarajan, Dhanalakshmi, Hughes, Michael, Tamarkin, Frank, Zighelboim, Israel
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2018
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6197436/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30364558
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gore.2018.10.004
Descripción
Sumario:• Renocolic fistula is a rare complication from extended field radiation. • Pathogenesis may involve colonic mucosal ischemia from radiation-induced colitis. • Conservative management with urethral stenting can result in complete resolution.

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