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A Rare Case of Nephrocolic Fistula Resulting from Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Nephrocolic fistula is a rare, abnormal fistulous connection between the urinary system (kidney/ureters) and colon. Different benign and malignant etiologies are implicated in the formation of a nephrocolic fistula. Even though conservative treatment options have been tried recently (especially for benign etiologies), surgical resection has been the treatment of choice and should be pursued if conservative management fails. We report the first case of a nephrocolic fistula after a radiofrequency ablation of a renal cell carcinoma, which required surgical resection after conservative management failed.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.2014.12

Authors: Bhavesh J. Patel, Arvind K. Mathur, Nishant Puri, Christian S. Jackson

Institutions: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Ureteral procedures and complications

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2115226029

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Cites: 13

Cited by: 7

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