1. Conservative Management of a Delayed Neovesicocutaneous Fistula
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Koichi Kodama, Yasukazu Takase, and Isamu Motoi
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Diseases of the genitourinary system. Urology ,RC870-923 - Abstract
A neovesicocutaneous fistula is a rare complication after orthotopic bladder reconstruction, particularly in the late postoperative period. We report the case of a 59-year-old man who had undergone ileal neobladder construction 17 months previously. He presented with urinary retention concomitant with urinary tract infection due to a neovesicourethral anastomotic stricture. After a combination of transurethral catheter drainage and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy for 3 weeks, the fistulous tract completely closed. Therefore, conservative treatment may be regarded as a valid option for a delayed neovesicocutaneous fistula.
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- 2014
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