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[Ileovesical fistula in Crohn's disease]
A Collado Serra1, F Monreal García de Vicuña, L Gausa Gascon
1Servicio de Urología, Fundación Puigvert, Barcelona, España.
Archivos Espanoles De Urologia
|June 14, 2000
Summary
Ileovesical fistula, a rare Crohn's disease complication, requires high suspicion due to potentially preceding urological symptoms. Surgery is the preferred treatment for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Urology
Background:
- Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
- Ileovesical fistula is an uncommon but significant complication.
Observation:
- Urological symptoms can sometimes precede gastrointestinal symptoms in ileovesical fistula.
- Diagnostic evaluation requires careful consideration, especially when initial tests are not definitive.
Findings:
- Diagnosis was confirmed via complementary evaluation procedures in all cases.
- Treatment varied based on patient condition, with surgery being the primary intervention in most instances.
Implications:
- Early suspicion and diagnosis of ileovesical fistula are crucial for effective management.
- Surgical intervention remains the gold standard treatment for ileovesical fistula in Crohn's disease.