Volvulus--a rare complication of ileal conduit

Int J Clin Pract. 2005 Jul;59(7):858-60. doi: 10.1111/j.1368-5031.2005.00576.x.

Abstract

Conduit volvulus is a very rare complication of ileal conduit. To date, only seven surgically confirmed cases have been reported. Conduit volvulus is a potentially reversible cause of renal impairment in patients with urinary diversion. The diagnosis depends on accurate radiological evaluation. The length of the bowel to construct the ileal conduit, closure of defects around the conduit and its mesentery and retroperitonealization of ureteroileal anastomosis are the determining factors for such a complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileum / surgery*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / etiology*
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery
  • Urinary Diversion / adverse effects*