Colovesical fistulas

Journal Article · Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0090-4295(84)90135-3· OSTI ID:7004637

Krco, M J; Jacobs, S C; Malangoni, M A; Lawson, R K

Colovesical fistulas were identified in 42 patients. Diverticulitis was the underlying cause in 40 per cent of the patients. Carcinoma of the colon or cervix caused 33 per cent of the fistulas. Cystoscopy was the most effective procedure in diagnosing the fistulas. Surgical therapy had to be individualized to the patient's condition. Fistulas secondary to radiation were associated with a high complication rate.

• Research Organization: Department of Urology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
• OSTI ID: 7004637
• Journal Information: Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.); (United States), Vol. 23:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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