Sigmoido-vesical fistula as a cause of recurrent urinary tract infections

The authors describe a case of sigmoido-vesical fistula in 64 years old woman. The fistula probably developed as a result of complications of sigmoidal diverticulitis. The main clinical manifestation were symptoms of recurrent urinary tract infections and pneumaturia. For the diagnosis of the fistul...

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Published in:	Wiadomości lekarskie (1960) Vol. 59; no. 5-6; p. 432
Main Authors:	Zych, Rafał, Horzelska-Matyja, Anna, Ziółko, Ewa, Piecuch, Jerzy
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Polish
Published:	Poland 2006
Subjects:	Colonoscopy - methods Diverticulitis, Colonic - complications Female Humans Intestinal Fistula - complications Intestinal Fistula - diagnosis Intestinal Fistula - surgery Middle Aged Radiography, Abdominal Sigmoid Diseases - complications Sigmoid Diseases - diagnosis Sigmoid Diseases - surgery Treatment Outcome Urinalysis - methods Urinary Bladder Fistula - complications Urinary Bladder Fistula - diagnosis Urinary Bladder Fistula - surgery Urinary Tract Infections - diagnosis Urinary Tract Infections - etiology Urography - methods
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Summary:	The authors describe a case of sigmoido-vesical fistula in 64 years old woman. The fistula probably developed as a result of complications of sigmoidal diverticulitis. The main clinical manifestation were symptoms of recurrent urinary tract infections and pneumaturia. For the diagnosis of the fistula different methods such as urography, cystography, ultrasonographic examination, colonoscopy, bacteriological urine analysis and laboratory investigations were used. The patient was qualified to surgical treatment. One-stage operation performed appeared successful.
ISSN:	0043-5147