Colovesical fistula complicating colonic diverticulosis

Wig, J.D.; Kochhar, R.; Goenka, M.K.; Singh, S.K.; Nagi, B.; Suri, S.; Vaiphei, K.

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 14(2): 73-74

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8860
PMID: 7797284
Document Number: 450387
Two cases of colovesical fistulae secondary to colonic diverticulosis are reported. Urinary symptoms were the prominent presenting features. Barium enema was helpful in documenting the fistulae, which cystoscopically was not localised. Definitive treatment included resection of the fistula and the diseased segment of the intestine. Both patients are well on follow-up. Diverticulosis coli should be considered in the differential diagnosis of colovesical fistulae even in tropical countries.

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