Colovesical fistula, as a manifestation of cancer of the left colon. case presentation
- MOJ Surgery
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Héctor Alejandro Céspedes Rodríguez,1 Daniel Alejandro Tello Duanes2
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Abstract
Introduction: Colovesical fistulas are infrequent complications, being those of malignant origin unusual as etiology and often cause problems for their diagnosis.
Objective: To present the case of a colovesical fistula of malignant origin which is unusual.
Discussion: Colovesical fistulas are rare in medical practice, being this unusual as a manifestation of colon cancer.
Conclusion: FCV should be suspected in all patients with pneumaturia, fecaluria, lower abdomen pain and palpable suprapubic tumor. Where cytoscopy, tomography and barium enema can give an etiological diagnosis in all cases.
Keywords
colovesical fistula, malignant, colon cancer, enterovesical fistula
