Korean J Urol.  1990 Dec;31(6):943-947.

A Case of Vesico-Sigmoido-Appendiceal Fistula

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  • 1Department of Urology, Maryknoll Hospital, Pusan, Korea.

Abstract

We report a case of vesico-sigmoido-appendiceal fistula from unknown origin in a 29 years old female who was presented with the chief complaints of fecaluria and bladder irritation symptoms The diagnostic procedure such as excretory urography, cystography, barium enema, cystoscopy and proctoscopy were performed, and the vesico-recto-appendiceal or vesico-sigmoido-appendiceal fistula was suspected. On operation, the tip of appendix was communicated with the sigmoid fistulous tract and opened into the bladder in a common pathway. The patient underwent appendectomy, sigmoid fistulectomy, and partial cystectomy and the postoperative course was uneventful.

Keyword

Vesicoenteric fistula; Vesico-Sigmoido-appendiceal fistula

MeSH Terms

Adult
Appendectomy
Appendix
Barium
Colon, Sigmoid
Cystectomy
Cystoscopy
Enema
Female
Fistula*
Humans
Proctoscopy
Urinary Bladder
Urography
Barium
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