Duodeno-Ureteral Fistula of Spontaneous Origin

Uretero-duodenal fistula: Risk factors and management

“…Since the first reported case in 1918, there have been only 16 cases in the English language that have reported on this topic. 1 A review of prior UDF cases reveals relevant risk factors that are in keeping with the known and well-established causes of fistula development in general. In relation to UDF, risk factors that were identified included chronic infection, duodenal pathology, trauma and iatrogenic causes.…”

Uretero-duodenal Fistula as a Result from Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction Correction: Case Report

“…The first case was reported in 1918 by David. 1 The second was not reported until 1968. The cause of both cases were chronic renal infection, successfully treated with nephrectomy and closure of duodenal defect.…”

“…The predictive factors to consider prior to making a clinical decision were low output fistula and resolved clinical infection during admission. After review of literature, we found previous reports of successful conservative management 1,12 , thus conservative treatment was chosen. Initially, we treated with EGD with clipping and urinary diversion with PCN.…”

Ureteroduodenal fistula

“…The first case was reported in 1918 by David, E.G. [ 1 ]. They have been reported to occur secondary to chronic renal infection, ureteric calculi, duodenal ulcer diseases, roundworm infestation of urinary tract, iatrogenic injury, trauma or ingestion of foreign body [ 2 , 3 ].…”