Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3864439 | The Journal of Urology | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Endovascular stenting is increasingly used in lieu of open techniques due to the high operative risk and comorbidities in patients with ureteroarterial fistulas. This retrospective review fails to identify a clear advantage for endovascular or open vascular surgical management. Thus, endovascular stenting is preferred in most cases. Regardless of therapy, patients are at risk for recurrent bleeding, lower extremity complications and stent/graft complications. The use of antibiotics and long-term anticoagulant therapy appear prudent but not proved.
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Authors
Janelle A. Fox, Amy Krambeck, E. Frederick McPhail, Deborah Lightner,