Colouterine Fistula: A Rare Presentation of Severe Diverticular Disease
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Orgovan Jessica M, Dodson Byron D
Primary Institution: Medical School, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, USA
Conclusion
Colouterine fistulas as a complication of diverticular disease are extremely rare but can be successfully managed with surgical resection.
Supporting Evidence
- Colouterine fistulas are exceedingly rare due to the thickness of the uterine myometrium.
- The patient presented with signs of sepsis and underwent multiple surgical procedures.
- The final histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of colouterine fistula secondary to diverticular disease.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 63-year-old woman who had a very rare condition where a hole formed between her colon and uterus due to diverticulitis, but after surgery, she got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy, sigmoidectomy with end colostomy, appendectomy, and total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 63-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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