| Literature DB >> 16307328 |
Carlos Arturo Levi D'Ancona1, Armando Radesca Cavaller, Ubirajara Ferreira, Victor Augusto, Sanguinetti Scherrer Leitão, Renato Nardi Pedro, Nelson Rodrigues Netto.
Abstract
The use of radiation therapy in pelvic malignancies increases the risk of urinary complications, sometimes being necessary urinary diversion. The risk of utilizing previously irradiated bowel should be avoided. The use of transverse colon is a safe and effective alternative. We present a heterotopic continent colonic reservoir with an easily catheterizable conduit.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16307328 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-004-4708-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int Urol Nephrol ISSN: 0301-1623 Impact factor: 2.370