Ileal loop to iliac artery fistula: a report of 2 cases.

We report 2 cases of a fistula between the iliac artery and an ileal urinary conduit. Both patients had a small bleeding episode before the major hemorrhage. Gaining control of the bleeding can be a challenge because of the many adhesions.

Aortoiliac dissection after percutaneous insertion of an intra-aortic balloon pump.

Aortic or aortoiliac dissection may complicate percutaneous intra-aortic balloon pump insertion in various ways. Thrombosis can escape clinical recognition if no major obstruction develops. Death due to perforation after dissection is not uncommon.