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Spontaneous nephrocutaneous fistula-2 unusual case reports with review of literature

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We report two unusual cases of spontaneous nephrocutaneous fistulas. They were discovered to be the cases of neglected calculous disease in a poorly functioning kidney and tuberculous pyelonephritis respectively. A timely nephrectomy cured their debilitating condition and prevented further morbidity. We have discussed the etio-pathogenesis, clinical and diagnostic approach towards the cases of nephrocutaneous fistula. The literature regarding nephrocutaneous fistula has been reviewed and discussed. A stepwise algorithm has been proposed to manage cases of nephrocutaneous fistulas.

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  1. Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 6/1 Islamabad, Chowk Haji Iliyas, Meerut, 250002, UP, New Delhi - 29, India

    M. S. Ansari, Iqbal Singh & P. N. Dogra

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Ansari, M.S., Singh, I. & Dogra, P.N. Spontaneous nephrocutaneous fistula-2 unusual case reports with review of literature. Int Urol Nephrol 36, 239–243 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:UROL.0000034685.64057.80

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