Advanced forms of kidney tuberculosis with fistula formation: modern views

The aim of the study is to evaluate results of surgical treatment in patients with tuberculous pyonephrosis. In 2004 - 2019 12 patients underwent nephroureterectomy. The disease was complicated by involvement of nearby organs in pathological process and appearance of spontaneous external and internal fistulas in 100% of cases, it manifested with symptoms mostly not associated with kidney lesions. Reno-intestinal fistulas were found intraoperatively in 5 patients. Good long-term results of treatment were achieved mainly due to surgical debridment.