Definition of benign ureteroenteric anastomotic strictures in ileal conduits after radical cystectomy – Experience from a single center and previously published literature

To evaluate a cohort of patients diagnosed with benign ureteroenteric stricture (UES) after radical cystectomy with ileal conduits using a strict predefined definition of strictures. Additionally, we want to illustrate the UES debut, regarding symptoms and clinical findings. UES is a well-known long-term complication after radical cystectomy, affecting up to 20% of all patients. In the literature, different incidence rates are reported. However, these are based on various definitions of strictures.

Source: Urology - March 6, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Simone Buchardt Brandt, Pernille Skjold Kingo, Jens Reumert Laurberg, Gitte Wrist Lam, J ørgen Bjerggaard Jensen Source Type: research