We report the history of a patient with ureteroileocutaneous-stomy who developed stenosis of both ureteroileal anastomoses after one year from cystectomy for urothelial cancer. The strictures were managed by percutaneous dilatation with an angioplasty baioon catheter. The double J catheters were left in place across the stenosis for three months, then the left stent was removed. Afterwards the patient presented a fistula between the common iliac artery and the left ureter, and he underwent conservative surgery. We discuss the possible etiopathogenesis and the management of this rare pathology.
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