| Literature DB >> 32178494 |
Seung Rim Han1, Hyung Jin Kim1, Ri Na Yoo1, Sukhyun Kim1, Hyeon-Min Cho1, Seung-Ju Lee2, Hyang-Im Lee3.
Abstract
Meckel diverticulum is a common congenital malformation of the gastrointestinal tract and can cause complications such as ulceration, hemorrhage, intussusception, and perforation. This report describes a very rare complication of an enterovesical fistula associated with chronic Meckel diverticulum. A 51-year-old male presented with over 10 years of persistent pyuria. Tests were performed to rule out malignancy, including serum prostate-specific antigen level, urine cytology, bacterial culture, cystoscopy, and bladder computed tomography. An enterovesical fistula was identified, and laparoscopic exploration was performed. The findings suggested enterovesical fistula formation caused by chronic inflammation at the tip of a Meckel diverticulum. Segmental resection of the small bowel including the diverticulum and primary repair of the urinary bladder along with partial cystectomy were performed. The postoperative clinical course was uneventful. An enterovesical fistula is a very rare complication resulting from chronic inflammation of a Meckel diverticulum.Entities:
Keywords: Complication; Enterovesical fistula; Meckel diverticulum
Year: 2020 PMID: 32178494 DOI: 10.3393/ac.2019.01.18
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Coloproctol ISSN: 2287-9714