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Treatment of Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction by Seminal Vesiculoscopy Assisted Flow Modification

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[Sigmoido-vesical fistula: a case report].

Atef Youssef¹, Mohamed Anis Achiche, Haikel Rezgui

¹Service de Chirurgie générale, Hôpital des FSI, La Marsa.

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|January 28, 2009

Summary

Colovesical fistula, a rare complication, can arise from pelvic diseases. Early diagnosis and management of sigmoid diverticulitis are crucial to prevent severe outcomes like strictures and fistulas.

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Treatment of Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction by Seminal Vesiculoscopy Assisted Flow Modification

Treatment of Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction by Seminal Vesiculoscopy Assisted Flow Modification

Published on: December 8, 2023

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Urology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Colovesical fistula is a rare condition, accounting for 0.2% of inflammatory and neoplastic pelvic diseases.
This case highlights a specific instance of this uncommon complication.

Observation:

A 74-year-old woman presented with cystitis, hematuria, fecaluria, and pneumaturia.
Diagnostic imaging confirmed a sigmoidovesical fistula, with colonoscopy revealing a sigmoid stricture.

Findings:

Histological examination confirmed diverticulitis with a peridiverticular abscess and fistula.
The patient underwent sigmoidectomy with Hartmann's procedure for treatment.

Implications:

Early diagnosis and prompt management of sigmoid diverticulitis are essential.
Preventing complications such as strictures and fistulas is a key clinical objective.