Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion is the gold-standard treatment for muscle-invasive and high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Ureteroenteric anastomotic stricture has a reported prevalence of up to 10%, and such strictures have serious consequences that can lead to loss of kidney function and infectious complications. Here, the authors discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, risk factors, and management of ureteroenteric anastomotic strictures and describe ways in which stricture risk can be minimized.
- Niyati Lobo
- Sophie Dupré
- Muhammad Shamim Khan
