Colovesical fistula (CVF) is an abnormal connection between the enteric and the urinary systems.
The rectourethral fistula (RUF) is a possible but extremely rare complication of treatment of prostate cancer with "transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment." We present a case of CVF due to HIFU treatment of recurrent prostate cancer. The case was assessed with cystography completed with a pelvic CT scan-with MPR, MIP, and VR reconstruction-before emptying the bladder. Since the CT scan confirmed that the fistula involved solely the urethra and excluded even a minimal involvement of the bladder, it was possible to employ a conservative treatment by positioning a Foley catheter of monthly duration, in order to allow the urethra to rest. Still today, after 6 months, the patient is in a good clinical condition and has not shown yet signs of a recurrence of the fistula.
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Fiaschetti V, Manenti G, Di Poce I, Fornari M, Ricci A, Finazzi Agrò E, Simonetti G. Are you the author?
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Molecular Imaging, Interventional Radiology and Radiation Therapy, University Hospital Tor Vergata, Viale Oxford 81, 00133 Rome, Italy.
Reference: Case Rep Radiol. 2012;2012:962090.
doi: 10.1155/2012/962090
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23304612
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