Percutaneous Management of a Pyocystic Fistulizing Continent Urinary Diversion

Abstract

Background: Continent diversions have since been performed with increasing frequency since the 1950s, with some providers espousing the use of orthotopic diversions as being the new gold standard. However, patients must be counseled to take great care in the maintenance of their diversions because of complications such as metabolic abnormalities, pouch stones, and mucus retention.Case Report: A 21-year-old male with a history of posterior urethral valves underwent a continent catheterizable diversion as a child. He is undocumented and without health insurance and as a result unable to follow-up with an urologist for >10 years. He subsequently develops pyocystis with cutaneous fistulization and pouch stones necessitating percutaneous management.Conclusion: Patients may benefit greatly from a continent urinary diversion, however, selection must include patients who are able to maintain their pouch and follow-up with their providers to avoid major complications that may occur up to years following the procedure.