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External-internal nephro-uretero-ileal stents in patients with an ileal conduit: long-term results.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15028433     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: To describe an improved technique for upper urinary tract drainage in patients with ureteroileal anastomotic stricture after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion to an ileal conduit, and to review our experience and long-term results. METHODS: From 1995 to 2002, 16 patients (18 renal units) with ureteroileal anastomotic stricture after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion to an ileal conduit underwent external-internal nephro-uretero-ileal stent placement. The procedure consisted of three stages: insertion of a percutaneous nephrostomy tube; retrograde external-internal stent placement with the help of an antegrade-inserted wire, leaving the stent's port in the stoma bag; and periodic retrograde stent exchange. The median duration of follow-up was 26.6 months. RESULTS: The overall success rate was 94.7%. No serious complications occurred during the procedure or during follow-up. Patient compliance was fairly good. In 75% of the patients, the stent served as the definitive treatment, avoiding the need for surgical revision. CONCLUSIONS: External-internal nephro-uretero-ileal stent placement can be used successfully and safely as a definitive treatment for anastomosis-related complications in patients after radical cystectomy and urinary diversion to an ileal conduit.
Authors:
Raanan Tal; Gil N Bachar; Jack Baniel; Alexander Belenky
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Urology     Volume:  63     ISSN:  1527-9995     ISO Abbreviation:  Urology     Publication Date:  2004 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-03-18     Completed Date:  2004-06-23     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0366151     Medline TA:  Urology     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  438-41     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Institute of Urology, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus, Petach Tikva, Israel.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Constriction, Pathologic
Cystectomy
Equipment Design
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / instrumentation
Patient Compliance
Postoperative Complications / surgery*
Retrospective Studies
Stents*
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Treatment Outcome
Ureteral Obstruction / etiology,  surgery*
Urinary Catheterization
Urinary Diversion*

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