A patient, 6 months postoperative from the placement of an ileal conduit, has come to the clinic for routine follow-up. What long-term complications should this patient be assessed for?
A) Pyelonephrosis
B) Renal deterioration due to acute reflux
C) Widening of the stoma
D) Ureteral obstruction
Ans: D
Feedback: Delayed complications include ureteral obstruction, contraction or narrowing of the stoma (stenosis), renal deterioration due to chronic reflux, pyelonephritis, and renal calculi.
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