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Endoscopic Treatment of Foreign Body Colouterine Perforation: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A colouterine fistula is an extremely rare condition that has been reported in various diseases, including diverticulitis, sigmoid colon malignancy, and complications from radiotherapy. It can also arise from iatrogenic conditions such as the insertion of intrauterine devices, endometrial curettage with urinary tract and bowel perforation, and obstetrical injury. Although colovaginal fistula caused by a foreign body has been reported, colouterine perforation by a foreign body has not been previously documented. We report the first case of foreign body colouterine perforation and its successful treatment by endoscopic removal and repair, resulting in the complete resolution of symptoms without the need for surgery. This case is highly significant due to its rare occurrence and successful treatment by endoscopic removal and repair without the usual and expected necessity for surgical intervention.

Source: Journal of Translational Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.14218/jtg.2023.00076

Authors: Maxwell M. Chait, Naveed A. Chaudhry

Institutions: White Plains Hospital, Columbia University, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4402135753