Vesicointestinal fistula
Vesicointestinal Fistula
Vesicointestinal fistula (pronunciation: ves-ih-co-in-tes-ti-nal fis-tu-la) is a rare medical condition characterized by an abnormal connection, or fistula, between the bladder and the intestine.
Etymology
The term "vesicointestinal" is derived from the Latin "vesica" meaning bladder, and "intestinal" from the Latin "intestinum" referring to the intestine. "Fistula" is derived from the Latin "fistula" meaning pipe or tube.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a vesicointestinal fistula may include urinary tract infections, pneumaturia (air bubbles in the urine), fecaluria (feces in the urine), and abdominal pain.
Causes
Vesicointestinal fistulas can be caused by various conditions such as diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, cancer, radiation therapy, or as a complication from surgery involving the bladder or intestines.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a vesicointestinal fistula often involves imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or cystoscopy.
Treatment
Treatment for vesicointestinal fistulas typically involves surgery to repair the fistula and treat the underlying cause. In some cases, antibiotics may be used to treat associated infections.
Related Terms
- Fistula
- Bladder
- Intestine
- Urinary tract infection
- Pneumaturia
- Fecaluria
- Diverticulitis
- Crohn's disease
- Cancer
- Radiation therapy
- Computed tomography
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Cystoscopy
- Antibiotics
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vesicointestinal fistula
- Wikipedia's article - Vesicointestinal fistula
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