Open AccessUreteroarterial Fistula: A Diagnosis Which Is Not Always Black and White
Author(s) -
Ahmad Haffar,
Tyler Trump,
Amr A. Elbakry,
Kevin McCluskey,
Mohamad Salkini,
Adam Luchey
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
case reports in urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-696X
pISSN - 2090-6978
DOI - 10.1155/2021/8165991
Subject(s) - medicine , modalities , fistula , gross hematuria , multidisciplinary team , treatment modality , radiology , surgery , multidisciplinary approach , general surgery , social science , nursing , sociology
Ureteroiliac artery fistulas are a rare, life-threatening condition that requires a high index of suspicion for prompt diagnosis. Presurgical diagnosis is challenging as this condition can lie hidden despite advanced imaging modalities. We present two cases of patients presenting with gross hematuria and exsanguination in the setting of a ureteroiliac artery fistula. These cases highlight the difficulties in timely diagnosis and treatment in a multidisciplinary team.