Endoureteral ablation: A novel technique to occlude the ureter in patients with urinary tract fistulae
Samantha E Pfiffner, Arif Musa, Ira S Winer, Ali N Harb · 2024
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Samantha Pfiffner, Arif Musa, Ira Winer, and Ali Harb propose burning shut the ureter to treat urinary fistulae in a paper from 2024. Fistulae are abnormal passages that leak urine into nearby organs or skin. They follow infection, radiation, cancer, or surgery and cause deep social distress. Standard fixes include surgery, diversion, and blocking the tube with coils, but each has limits. The authors suggest scoping in and ablating the tube's lining instead.
Laser or radiofrequency burns would scar the tube closed. Early animal and human results look promising. The approach could suit patients too frail for surgery at lower cost. The authors stress that proper trials must come before routine use.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Samantha E Pfiffner, Arif Musa, Ira S Winer, Ali N Harb |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 10 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |