Arterio-Ureteral Fistula: 11 New Cases of a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

Abstract

The diagnosis of arterio-ureteral fistula should be considered in patients with persistent hematuria who have a history of major abdominal vascular surgery even when diagnostic test results are negative for a fistula, because in 36% of our patients the diagnosis could only be made at operation. The in hospital morbidity and mortality rates are considerable and, therefore, a timely diagnosis and elective multidisciplinary treatment are preferred.