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Spontaneous Colovesical Fistula With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Prostatitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We present an unusual case of colovesical fistula formed by a single diverticulum manifesting as prostatitis and urinary tract infection (UTI) before causing further complications. Diverticulitis is caused by inflammation of the colonic diverticula and manifests as fever and left lower quadrant pain. The patient also developed recurrent pneumaturia; upon examination, a colovesical fistula was observed on computed tomography (CT), which was managed successfully by laparoscopic repair. This case highlights manifestations of colovesical fistula secondary to diverticular disease and the laparoscopic approach to treatment.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69589

Authors: Karthik Raja Ravichandran, Ray Munguia-Vazquez, Ruban Nirmalan

Institutions: Indiana University Hospital, Indiana University School of Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Diverticular Disease and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402567761