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  • Gastroenterology
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Background:

  • Diverticulosis is a common condition, but complications like colovesical fistulas are rare.
  • Colovesical fistulas, an abnormal connection between the colon and bladder, can lead to significant morbidity.

Observation:

  • A 62-year-old man presented with symptoms suggestive of a pelvic abscess and peritonitis.
  • Imaging revealed a pelvic abscess with extraluminal air, indicating a possible fistula.
  • The patient subsequently developed dysuria and pneumaturia, classic signs of a colovesical fistula.

Findings:

  • Initial management included intravenous antibiotics and CT-guided percutaneous drainage of the abscess.
  • Colonoscopy confirmed diverticulosis as the underlying pathology without other mucosal abnormalities.
  • Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy with colovesical fistula takedown was performed for definitive treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering colovesical fistula in patients with diverticulosis presenting with pelvic abscess and urinary symptoms.
  • Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery offers a viable and effective treatment option for complex cases of sigmoid colon and bladder fistulas.
  • Prompt diagnosis and multimodal treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with this rare complication.