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Title: Ureteroappendiceal fistula due to gossypiboma. Author: Yaycioglu O, Ulusan S, Ezer A, Guvel S. Journal: Urol Int; 2007; 79(2):187-8. PubMed ID: 17851293. Abstract: A case of gossypiboma (retained surgical sponge) is described which caused ureteroappendiceal fistula 4 years after an open right ureterolithotomy operation. The patient was treated by removal of the retained sponges, appendectomy and ureteral stent insertion.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]