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[Urological problems related to coloproctology. Part 1]
A A Khryanin1,2,3,4, I V Feofilov1,2,3,4, D R Markaryan1,2,3,4
1FGBOU VO Novosibirsk State Medical University of Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Novosibirsk, Russia.
Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999)
|September 13, 2022
Summary
This review explores urological symptoms linked to rectal disorders and vice versa. Understanding the connection between the genitourinary and distal bowel systems is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Coloproctology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- The anatomical proximity of the distal bowel and urogenital organs leads to overlapping symptoms.
- Common innervation and pelvic floor muscle synergy contribute to diagnostic challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize urological manifestations of rectal disorders and vice versa.
- To highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between urologists and proctologists.
Main Methods:
- Review of relevant urological and coloproctological literature.
- Discussion of common conditions affecting both systems.
Main Results:
- Identified common urological and proctological diseases with overlapping symptoms.
- Emphasized the diagnostic difficulties arising from shared clinical presentations.
- Highlighted conditions such as prostatitis, fistulas, and surgical injuries.
Conclusions:
- Interdisciplinary cooperation is essential for diagnosing and managing pelvic organ disorders.
- Joint efforts of urologists and proctologists improve patient outcomes.
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