Delayed Urinary Bladder Perforation in a Hostile Post-Radiation Pelvis

Authors

Hanjoo Lee, New York Medical College
Aram Rojas
Mahir Gachabayov
Rifat Latifi, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Roberto Bergamaschi, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

Acta Chirurgica Belgica

First Page

152

Last Page

153

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2021

Department

Surgery

Abstract

The radiation-induced injury to normal tissue is a well-described phenomenon that incites tissue hypoxia, vascular damage, and parenchymal cell death. In addition to the morbidity caused by the radiation-induced injury itself, surgical management adds to the overall morbidity in these patients. We herein present a case demonstrating challenges of surgical management of urological complications in a radiated pelvis including delayed bladder perforation, recurrence of vesicovaginal fistula, and ureteral stricture. Nonoperative management strategies should be exhausted prior to surgical intervention.

Recommended Citation

Lee, H., Rojas, A., Gachabayov, M., Latifi, R., & Bergamaschi, R. (2021). Delayed Urinary Bladder Perforation in a Hostile Post-Radiation Pelvis. Acta Chirurgica Belgica, 121 (2), 152-153. https://doi.org/10.1080/00015458.2020.1871288