Enterovesical Fistula From Meckel Diverticulum.

Ann Coloproctol

Department of Pathology, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University School of Korea, Suwon, Korea.

Published: July 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Meckel diverticulum is a common birth defect in the gastrointestinal tract that can lead to serious issues like bleeding, ulcers, and bowel obstructions.
  • - A 51-year-old man experienced persistent urinary issues for over a decade, leading to tests that revealed an enterovesical fistula linked to chronic inflammation of a Meckel diverticulum.
  • - The patient underwent surgery to remove the affected bowel section and repair the bladder, and his recovery was smooth with no complications afterward.

Article 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.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8359698PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3393/ac.2019.01.18DOI Listing

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