Metabolic and Electrolyte Abnormalities Related to Use of Bowel in Urologic Reconstruction.

Many urologic reconstructive techniques involve the use of autologous bowel for urinary diversion and bladder augmentation. The resection of bowel and its reimplantation into the urinary system often comes with a variety of metabolic and electrolyte derangements, depending on the type of bowel used and the quantity of urine it is exposed to in its final anatomic position. Clinicians should be aware of these potential complications due to the serious consequences that may result from uncorrected electrolyte disturbances. This article reviews the common electrolyte complications related to both bowel resection and the interposition of bowel within the urinary tract.

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