Endourologic management of ureterovaginal fistula: report of 1 case and review of literature

Objective:To report the result of endourology management of ureterovaginal fistula and discuss the cause,diagnosis and treatment of ureterovaginal fistula.Method:A patient with ureterovaginal fistula caused by laparoscopic hysterectomy was admitted in our department,and the clinical data of diagnosis and endourologic treatment was analyzed retrospectively.Result:Ureteral stricture and a fistula about 0.4 cm were observed at the left ureter 5 cm from the orifice.The vaginal leakage was relieved soon after the resection of ureteral stricture and indwelling double J stent ureteroscopically.The patient kept dry three months later.Conclusion:Endourologic management of ureterovaginal fistula is secure and efficient,and the clinicians should be aware of the prevention and diagnosis of ureterovaginal fistula.