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Nephrostomy with coaxial balloon occlusion of the ureters for the treatment of a patient with multiple post-radiation vesicovaginal and vesicorectal fistulas
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18565/urology.2019.6.106-108
N.V. Zaytsev, D.V. Sachkov, V.S. Petov
Department of Urology of Central State Medical Academy of Management Department of the President of Russian Federation, Center of urology of Federal State Budgetary Institution «Clinical Hospital» of Management Depаrtment of the President of Russian Federation (head – prof. Darenkov S.P.), Moscow, Russia
Post-radiation fistulas are one of the most severe complications of radiotherapy performed for pelvic malignant tumours. A method of coaxial nephrostomy with a putting an occlusive balloon has been proposed for palliative treatment, preparation to surgical treatment or improving the quality of life of patients with contraindications for surgical procedures. A clinical case of a patient with multiple post-radiation vesicovaginal and vesicorectal fistulas who was successfully treated using the proposed method, is presented in the article.
Keywords: coaxial drainage, post-radiation fistulas
About the Autors
Corresponding author: V.S. Petov – Resident of Department of Urology of Central State Medical Academy of Management Depаrtment of the President of Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia; e-mail: pettow@mail.r
