Jejunal and bladder perforation: complication of intravesical Nd-YAG laser irradiation of bladder tumour

Acta Chir Belg. 2008 Sep-Oct;108(5):595-6. doi: 10.1080/00015458.2008.11680294.

Abstract

Nd-YAG laser coagulation is a therapeutic method for the treatment of refractory superficial bladder cancer. Complications resulting from its use are uncommon. We report a case of jejunal and bladder perforation 24 h after Nd-YAG bladder irradiation of a recurrent bladder tumour.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation / etiology*
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Jejunum / injuries*
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Laser Coagulation / adverse effects*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder / injuries*
  • Urinary Bladder / surgery
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*