| Literature DB >> 27347146 |
Yu-Ting Lee1, Ying-Yuan Chen2, Chia-Yun Wu1, Hung-Ming Chen3, Cheng-Hwai Tzeng1, Tzeon-Jye Chiou4.
Abstract
Enterovesical fistula (EVF) is a rare complication of diverticulitis, as well as Crohn's disease, intestinal malignancy, radiotherapy and trauma. EVF formation is associated with inflammation of the involved bowel segments. The current study presents the case of a 35-year-old man with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who developed pneumaturia, fecaluria and recurrent urinary tract infections following chemotherapy, accompanied by regressive change of the lymphoma. Abdominal computed tomography scans revealed that the terminal ileum had adhered to the bladder wall. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and partial resection of the terminal ileum, and EVF was confirmed. Histological examination revealed an inflammatory response but no evidence of residual lymphoma. The diagnosis of EVF is occasionally difficult and requires appropriate radiographic examination. Surgical treatment is recommended.Entities:
Keywords: complication of chemotherapy; enterovesical fistula; ileovesical fistula; intestinal fistula; non-Hodgkin's lymphoma; urinary fistula
Year: 2016 PMID: 27347146 PMCID: PMC4907006 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2016.4561
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oncol Lett ISSN: 1792-1074 Impact factor: 2.967