Vesicointestinal fistula

Vesicointestinal fistula
Synonyms	Enterovesical fistula
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Pneumaturia, fecaluria, recurrent urinary tract infections
Complications	Sepsis, kidney damage
Onset	Variable, often gradual
Duration	Chronic unless treated
Types	N/A
Causes	Diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, colorectal cancer, radiation therapy, surgical complications
Risks	Inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic surgery, radiation therapy
Diagnosis	CT scan, cystoscopy, barium enema, colonoscopy
Differential diagnosis	Colovesical fistula, urinary tract infection, bladder cancer
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Surgical repair, antibiotics
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Good with treatment, but depends on underlying cause
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

Vesicointestinal fistula is a rare medical condition that involves an abnormal connection (fistula) between the bladder (vesico) and the intestine. This condition can lead to urinary tract infections and other complications.

Causes

The most common cause of vesicointestinal fistula is diverticulitis, a condition that causes inflammation and infection in the diverticula, small pouches that can form in the digestive system. Other causes can include Crohn's disease, cancer, radiation therapy, and trauma.

Symptoms

Symptoms of vesicointestinal fistula can include frequent urinary tract infections, air or stool in the urine, abdominal pain, and weight loss.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of vesicointestinal fistula can be challenging due to the rarity of the condition and the nonspecific nature of the symptoms. Diagnostic tests can include urine culture, computed tomography (CT) scan, and cystoscopy.

Treatment

Treatment of vesicointestinal fistula typically involves surgery to repair the fistula. Antibiotics may also be used to treat any associated infections.

See also

• Diverticulitis
• Crohn's disease
• Urinary tract infection
• Computed tomography
• Cystoscopy