ISSN:
1432-1084
Keywords:
Key words: Diverticulitis
;
Complications
;
Fistula
;
Aetiology
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract. Diverticular disease is a common condition in Western countries. The formation of inflammatory fistulae, usually from sigmoid colon to bladder or vagina, can be a feature of complicated cases of the disorder and is normally an indication for surgical intervention. We present a case of colosalpingeal fistulation occurring secondary to diverticulitis, a complication which, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported in the radiological literature. As in this instance, the initial clinical presentation of this problem can often be non-specific, with localising symptoms occurring later. In our case, barium enema examination allowed good demonstration of the fistulous communication before the more specific symptoms were clinically apparent.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003300050864
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