Conduit over conduit reconstruction of retracted and fibrosed ileal conduit in severe abdominal adhesions

We report a unique case of a patient who underwent cystectomy with ileal conduit for nonmalignant bladder disease. Patient postoperatively developed stomal necrosis which was managed conservatively but after few months there was severe stomal stenosis and retraction and patient ended up with bilateral nephrostomies. On planned open abdominal exploration with intention to refashion stoma, after resection of distal stenosed segment we found that it was impossible to mobilize proximal portion of conduit due to severe small bowel adhesions. We used a unique approach of creating one more ileal conduit, bringing it as a new stoma on one side and anastomosing its other side with proximal one (ileal conduit over conduit) to augment deficient portion. This technique is not mentioned in the literature and as such we are reporting same as it can help many urologists who may encounter such problems.     

Kidney Transplantation After Multiple Urinary Tract Conversion with an Ileal Conduit: A Case Report

BackgroundKidney transplantation (KTx) after urinary tract conversion surgery is extremely difficult due to several complications. In our case, KTx was performed after multiple operative procedures, including diversion urethrostomy.Case ReportThe patient was a 46-year-old woman with a right atrophic kidney, an ectopic opening of the left ureter, and urethral dysplasia since birth. The patient underwent a right nephrectomy, left ureteral sigmoidostomy, Stamey surgery, augmentation ileocystoplasty, and left ureteroileostomy. Thereafter, she underwent nephrostomy, ileal conduit diversion, open sigmoid colectomy, and total cystectomy because of persistent urinary incontinence, sigmoid colon cancer, and recurrent cystitis. Her renal function gradually deteriorated, and hemodialysis was initiated. Before the KTx, she underwent laparoscopic left nephrectomy, an intraperitoneal adhesion debridement, and left ileal conduit resection. We dissected the left ileal conduit in the abdominal cavity and penetrated the anorectal side of the free ileal conduit into the wall of the right side of the abdomen. Thereafter, a kidney from a living donor was transplanted into the right iliac fossa through the existing right ileal conduit when the patient was 46 years old. The allograft function was stable without rejection for 2 years.ConclusionsWe report the case of a patient who underwent multiple urethral modifications followed by ileal conduit transfer and living donor KTx, which progressed without major postoperative complications.     

Control of proximal gastric bleeding: combined laparoscopic and endoscopic approach.

Dieulafoy's lesion (exulceratio simplex) of the proximal gastric corpus is a more frequent cause of massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage than previously appreciated. Recent management has focused on interventional endoscopic and radiologic techniques, but these have been plagued by high rebleeding rates. The traditional surgical approach of suture control of the bleeding or wedge resection is effective but entails significant morbidity and mortality. This article describes endoscopically guided laparoscopic ligation of the feeding vessels in a patient with massive hemorrhage from a Dieulafoy's ulcer.     

Massive rectal bleeding from a Dieulafoy's ulcer of the rectum

Massive per rectal bleeding caused by a Dieulafoy's ulcer located within the rectum is extremely rare. We herein report such a case occurring in a 76-year-old male patient with a history of chronic renal failure, who presented with massive fresh bleeding in the rectum. He was diagnosed during an endoscopic inspection and was promptly treated by clipping at the same time. Although this is a rare entity, Dieulafoy's ulcer should therefore be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding.     

Endoscopy of ileal conduit with ureteral instrumentation

A case is presented in which endoscopy was used to perform retrograde catheterization with drainage of a pyonephrosis followed by stone basket manipulation in a patient with ileal conduit. The technique is described and recommended for access to the upper urinary tracts in the patient with an ileal conduit.     

Incarcerated intestinal hernia in a hernia sac of reversed ileal conduit wall protruding through the stoma

The case is reported of incarcerated intestinal hernia in a hernia sac of reversed ileal conduit wall protruding through the stoma. An 82-year-old woman presented with suspected parastomal intestinal hernia. The patient had undergone total cystectomy with ileal conduit construction 3 years previously, followed by stomal reconstruction surgery for stomal stenosis 2 years later. She had been taking various kinds of purgatives for severe constipation. Initially, this case was diagnosed as parastomal hernia, but emergency surgery demonstrated that incarcerated intestinal hernia in a hernia sac of reversed ileal conduit wall was protruding through the stoma. This case was apparently caused by high abdominal pressure and thinning of the ileal conduit wall.     

Technique for colon antirefluxing diversion in patient with ileal conduit

Colon conduits have increased in popularity because of the possibility of creating an antireflux ureterocolic anastomosis. Also the higher incidence of stomal problems associated with ileal conduits have led many to remove the ileal conduit and use a colonic segment instead. A case is presented of a patient who had a previous ileal conduit which was remodeled into an antirefluxing colon conduit.     

A case of late recurrence of urothelial carcinoma in an ileal conduit after radical cystectomy and ileal conduit diversion for bladder cancer

Recurrence of urothelial cancer in an ileal conduit after radical cystectomy is rare. A 79-year-old man suffered bladder cancer (UC cTisN0M0 G2＞3) and underwent total cystectomy with ileal conduit. He had recurrence of the right renal pelvis carcinoma 6 years after the total cystectomy, and was treated by right radical nephroureterectomy (pT3 G2＝3). The patient had another episode of recurrence in the ileal conduit 13 years after the initial operation. The entire ileal conduit (UC, G3, ew (-)) was resected and left cutaneous ureterostomy was performed. This case suggests that long-term follow-up is necessary after radical cystectomy and ileal conduit for urinary diversion.     

A case report of complication liked jejunal conduit syndrome induced by reconstruction of ileal conduit

The patient was a 77-year-old man who underwent radical cystectomy and ileal conduit urinary diversion due to bladder cancer in 1989. A stenosis of the right uretero-ileal anastomosis occurred in 1992, and of the left uretero-ileal anastomosis in 1999. These were treated with indwelling of a ureteral stent and percutaneous nephrostomy, respectively. He was admitted to our hospital for progressive renal dysfunction due to frequent pyelonephritis. We performed a reconstruction of the ileal conduit urinary diversion and after the removal of the bilateral ureteral stent he complained of nausea and general malaise. The laboratory data showed hyponatremia, hyperkalemia and azotemia, which were diagnosed as complication liked jejunal conduit syndrome. He was treated with hydration and salt supplementation. With regard to this case, we considered that a long ileal conduit close to the jejunum and renal dysfunction caused the complication liked jejunal conduit syndrome. Careful observation and follow-up laboratory examination should be performed if the patient has renal dysfunction and a long conduit near the jejunum is used for the ileal conduit.     

A case of recurrent ileal conduit hemorrhage

A 68-year-old man visited our department with a complaint of persistent hemorrhage from ileal conduit. He had undergone total cystourethrectomy and ileal conduit construction for invasive bladder cancer in April 2000. He had been suffering from persistent stomal bleeding, although he received ligation of varices as well as occasional transfusions. Revision of the ileal conduit was performed in September 2002. Stomal bleeding has not recurred for 19 months.     

Transuretero-ureterostomía espontánea después de estenosis completa de un conducto ileal,con cuatro años de seguimiento conservador

IntroductioStenosis of an ileal conduit is a rare complication of this urinary diversion. In the case here described, such a complication was neglected for some weeks and left the patient in a high risk situation. After implantation of a bilateral nephrostomy, a spontaneous transuretero-ureterostomy was found.Clinical caseA 70-year-old man with an ileal conduit performed 15 years before because of bladder tumour, was admitted with signs of severe intraabdominal infection and oliguria. The image studies shown intraabdominal abscess, and an almost complete stenosis of the ileal conduit, that was conservatively treated with a bilateral percutaneous nephostomy. After discharged, he reported an accidental falling-out of the right nephrostomy, collecting normal diuresis from the only left nephrostomy. The spontaneous appearance of a transuretero-ureterostomy was demonstrated. The patient refused surgery and remained with a nephrostomy that is periodically changed, and after four years of follow-up he has neither significant kidney dysfunction nor other incidences.CommentThe origin of this ileal conduit stenosis is related to the inflammatory or immunologic changes induced by the chronic presence of the urine on the wall of the intestinal segment. This case is singular because of the curious result of an in situ transuretero-ureterostomy, and because of the long conservative follow-up, without significant complications, in a patient that keeps a good quality of life.     

Laparoscopic gastric wedge resection for Dieulafoy's disease following preoperative endoscopic localization with India ink and endoscopic clips.

BACKGROUND: Dieulafoy's lesion is a vascular malformation, usually of the stomach but occasionally of the small or large bowel. It is an uncommon, but clinically significant, source of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Three cases have been reported in the literature of laparoscopic gastric wedge resection of these lesions by using intraoperative endoscopic localization. We present the only reported case of preoperative endoscopic localization of a Dieulafoy's lesion with India ink and an endoscopic clip before laparoscopic resection. CASE REPORT: We present an 82-year-old female patient who presented to the emergency department with 3 episodes of hematemesis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed an actively bleeding Dieulafoy's lesion in the fundus of the stomach along the greater curvature, which was controlled endoscopically. However, the patient had a recurrent episode of bleeding. Repeat endoscopy was performed and the lesion was tagged with 2 endoscopic clips and marked with India ink. A laparoscopic wedge resection was performed after the India ink was identified in the fundus. The patient did well postoperatively. CONCLUSION: Preoperative localization of a Dieulafoy's lesion with India ink and endoscopic clips before laparoscopic wedge resection is a feasible procedure. Therefore, no need exists for intraoperative endoscopy to aid in the localization, as previously reported.     

Successful Treatment of an Aorto-Ileal-Conduit Fistula with an Endovascular Stent Graft: Report of a Case

A 55-year-old man presented with a massive hemorrhage from the ileal conduit of the left ureter. He had previously undergone a total pelvic exenteration with ileal conduit construction of the ureters due to rectal carcinoma. A right ureteroarterial fistula developed, and he underwent an excision of the right common iliac artery with a femorofemoral bypass and a right cutaneous ureterostomy. Seven months later, a pseudoaneurysm developed at the aortic stump, followed by an aorto-ileal-conduit fistula. The patient was treated successfully with endovascular stent grafting and has since showed a good recovery no sign of graft infection or a recurrence of hematuria at the 10-month follow-up.     

Calculus formation and ureteral obstruction after ileal conduit construction using autosuture stapling device

A case is presented of ureteral obstruction by a calculus-encrusted staple in a patient undergoing urinary diversion. This leads us to recommend that when an ileal conduit is constructed using the autosuture stapling device the staple suture line be excised from both ends of the isolated loop and the butt end of the ileal conduit be closed with absorbable material.     

27例空回肠出血的诊断分析

目的　对经手术证实的 2 7例空回肠出血患者进行分析 ,探讨空回肠出血的病因诊断。方法　 2 7例空回肠出血患者分别进行B超、小肠气钡造影、选择性血管造影、术中肠镜等检查 ,最后均以手术及病理证实。结果　出血原因中 ,肿瘤 14例 (5 1.9% ) ,血管发育不良 5例 (18.5 % ) ,Meckel憩室 4例 (14 .8% ) ,Crohn’s病 3例 (11.1% )空肠非特异性溃疡 1例 (3.7% )。术中肠镜检查 6例 ,阳性诊断率为 83.3%(5 6 ) ,阳性符合率为 10 0 % ;选择性动脉造影 12例 ,阳性诊断率为 6 6 .7% (8 12 ) ,阳性符合率为 87.5 % ;气钡双重造影 17例 ,阳性诊断率为 2 3.5 % (4 17) ,阳性符合率为 10 0 % ;B超检查 2 7例 ,阳性率为 2 5 .9% (7 2 7) ,阳性符合率为 85 .7%。结论　肿瘤为空回肠出血的主要原因。除传统的诊断方法外 ,B超在空回肠出血的诊断中也具有较为重要的作用     

双镜联合胃楔形切除术微创根治胃Dieulafoy病20例报告

目的探讨双镜联合微创根治胃Dieulafoy病的优势。方法1999～2007年我院共收治胃Dieulafoy病20例,在胃镜引导下,腹腔镜下应用腔内切割吻合器（Endo-GIA）行胃楔形切除术。结果20例手术均获成功,无术后并发症,早期活动拔除胃管并进食。20例随访3～36个月,无再次出血。结论胃镜是胃Dieulafoy病的首选诊断方法,胃镜引导下腹腔镜胃楔形切除术应是此病的首选治疗方法,降低再次出血率和胃壁溃疡发生率。     

Ileal conduit hemorrhage

Recurrent severe episodes of hemorrhage from an ileal urinary conduit occurred in the presence of unilateral obstructive urographic nonfunction and a poorly characterized coagulopathy. Features relevant to this patient and to the problem in general are reviewed.     

Primary carcinoid tumor in an ileal conduit

Carcinoid tumors are neuroendocrine tumors that typically arise in the gastrointestinal tract. We present the case of a 74-year-old woman with a primary carcinoid tumor in an ileal conduit urinary diversion who presented with gross hematuria. We also provide a brief review of relevant reports. The patient subsequently underwent resection and replacement of her ileal conduit.     

Robot-assisted Bricker ileoureteral anastomosis during intracorporeal laparoscopic ileal conduit urinary diversion for prostatocutaneous fistula: case report

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The da Vinci robot is useful during minimally invasive surgery in performing intracorporeal suturing. We report one case of its application during laparoscopic ileal conduit urinary diversion for prostatocutaneous fistula. METHODS: A 58-year-old paraplegic man with a neurogenic bladder and bowel and a long history of urinary incontinence developed a prostatocutaneous fistula after numerous procedures to correct the incontinence. He underwent laparoscopic ileal conduit urinary diversion to improve his quality of life. The da Vinci robot was used to perform the ileoureteral anastomosis. RESULTS: The operative time was 10 hours. The estimated blood loss was <100 mL. There were no intraoperative complications. The patient was started on a clear liquid diet on postoperative day 3. There was no narcotic use because of the patient's neurologic status. The patient was discharged home on day 6. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic urinary diversion remains a technically challenging procedure. The da Vinci robot is useful during laparoscopic ileal conduit construction.