A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case Report
Introduction: Vesico-peritoneal fistula (VPF) is an uncommon type of fistula in the urogenital tract and a rare cause of ascites. Case Presentation: Although VPF mainly occurs as an early postoperative complication of gynecological surgery, we report a case of a 71-year-old female patient...
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Introduction: Vesico-peritoneal fistula (VPF) is an uncommon type of fistula in the urogenital tract and a rare cause of ascites. Case Presentation: Although VPF mainly occurs as an early postoperative complication of gynecological surgery, we report a case of a 71-year-old female patient who presented with ascites, pseudo-renal failure, and peritonitis caused by a VPF as a delayed complication of radiotherapy. Conclusion: In this case report, we discuss treatment strategies based on previously published case studies and our experience. We provide a diagnostic overview of commonly available imaging techniques, such as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imagings. Despite their widespread use, these imaging modalities have not led to any shift in the diagnostic process, with the definitive diagnosis being confirmed only by retrograde cystography. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-607ad7e2c39d40a8b765ea28e4adc9082025-08-20T03:27:07ZengKarger PublishersCase Reports in Gastroenterology1662-06312025-06-0119147648110.1159/000546596A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case ReportJakub KlevarPavel HrabákRadan BrůhaLibor Zámečník Introduction: Vesico-peritoneal fistula (VPF) is an uncommon type of fistula in the urogenital tract and a rare cause of ascites. Case Presentation: Although VPF mainly occurs as an early postoperative complication of gynecological surgery, we report a case of a 71-year-old female patient who presented with ascites, pseudo-renal failure, and peritonitis caused by a VPF as a delayed complication of radiotherapy. Conclusion: In this case report, we discuss treatment strategies based on previously published case studies and our experience. We provide a diagnostic overview of commonly available imaging techniques, such as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imagings. Despite their widespread use, these imaging modalities have not led to any shift in the diagnostic process, with the definitive diagnosis being confirmed only by retrograde cystography. https://karger.com/article/doi/10.1159/000546596 |
| spellingShingle | Jakub Klevar Pavel Hrabák Radan Brůha Libor Zámečník A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case Report Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
| title | A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case Report |
| title_full | A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case Report |
| title_fullStr | A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case Report |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case Report |
| title_short | A Rare Cause of Ascites: Vesicoabdominal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiation-Induced Cystitis – A Case Report |
| title_sort | rare cause of ascites vesicoabdominal fistula as a late complication of radiation induced cystitis a case report |
| url | https://karger.com/article/doi/10.1159/000546596 |
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