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Research Article Volume 12 Issue 3
Colovesical fistula, as a manifestation of cancer of the left colon. case presentation
Héctor Alejandro Céspedes Rodríguez, Daniel Alejandro Tello Duanes
Received: July 18, 2024 | Published: September 9, 2024
Citation: Rodríguez HAC, Duanes DAT. Colovesical fistula, as a manifestation of cancer of the left colon. case presentation. MOJ Surgery. 2024;12(3):90‒91. DOI: 10.15406/mojs.2024.12.00269
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
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