Polyisobutylene Urolithiasis Due to Ileal Conduit Urostomy Appliance: An Index Case.

Authors :: Avallone MA
Kolbach-Mandel AM
Mandel IC
Mandel NS
Dietrich PN
Wesson JA
Davis CM
Source :: Journal of endourology case reports [J Endourol Case Rep] 2015 Oct 01; Vol. 1 (1), pp. 41-3. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Oct 01 (Print Publication: 2015).
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Polyisobutylene (PIB) is a synthetic elastomer that is a component of sealants, adhesives, and chewing gum base. We report a case of bilateral PIB urolithiasis in a patient with an ileal conduit urinary diversion due to neurogenic bladder from spinal cord injury. Infrared spectroscopy confirmed the composition of bilateral stones and adhesive from the patient's urostomy appliance to be PIB. No previous cases of PIB urolithiasis are reported in the literature.

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