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World J Clin Cases. May 6, 2022; 10(13): 4177-4184
Published online May 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i13.4177
Pregnancy and delivery after augmentation cystoplasty: A case report and review of literature
Jie Ruan, Li Zhang, Mei-Fan Duan, De-Yi Luo
Jie Ruan, Li Zhang, Mei-Fan Duan, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases in Women and Children of Ministry of Education, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
De-Yi Luo, Department of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Ruan J contributed to the data acquisition and analysis, preparation and writing of the manuscript; Duan MF contributed to the collection of history and patient follow-up; Luo DY study coordination, drafting and revision of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Li Zhang, MD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases in Women and Children of Ministry of Education, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 2 Renmin South Road, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hxzhang_li@163.com
Received: September 10, 2021
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Revised: November 2, 2021
Accepted: March 16, 2022
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Published online: May 6, 2022
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Augmentation cystoplasty, first described by Mikulicz in 1899 involves segments of bowel, stomach or mega-ureter to increase bladder capacity in those with inadequate bladder function or lack of detrusor compliance. The most widely used bowel segment is a detubularised patch of ileum. When ileum is not suitable for augmentation, sigmoid colon is the alternative. However, only eight pregnancies after sigmoidocystoplasty have been reported without detail and clinicians may be uncertain about the effects of sigmoidocystoplasty on reproductive health and pregnancy.

CASE SUMMARY

We followed the patient from gestational week 32+3 until 6 wk after delivery. During pregnancy, our patient suffered urinary tract infection twice and had to undergo percutaneous nephrostomy drainage due to progressive hydronephrosis. Despite a dense adhesion between the uterus and neobladder, we were able to deliver a healthy baby by cesarian section in the presence of the attending urologist.

CONCLUSION

Augmentation cystoplasty-afflicted women can have a healthy reproductive life. Certain perioperative measures may be advisable to avoid serious surgical complications.

Keywords: Augmentation cystoplasty; Sigmoidocolocystoplasty; Delivery mode; Urinary tract infection; Hydronephrosis; Nephrostomy; Case report

Core Tip: Pregnancy following augmentation cystoplasty is relatively rare. Here, we report on a 30-year-old woman who underwent augmentation cystoplasty. We followed the patient from gestational week 32+3 until 6 wk after delivery. Our case, together with a relatively small amount of literature, suggests that women who undergo augmentation cystoplasty can have a healthy reproductive life.