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.
Fiaschetti, V., Manenti, G., Di Poce, I., Fornari, M., Ricci, A., Finazzi Agrò, E., et al. (2012). A Rectourethral Fistula due to Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment: Diagnosis and Management. CASE REPORTS IN RADIOLOGY, 962090.
Tipologia: | Articolo su rivista |
Citazione: | Fiaschetti, V., Manenti, G., Di Poce, I., Fornari, M., Ricci, A., Finazzi Agrò, E., et al. (2012). A Rectourethral Fistula due to Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment: Diagnosis and Management. CASE REPORTS IN RADIOLOGY, 962090. |
IF: | Con Impact Factor ISI |
Lingua: | English |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore MED/36 - Diagnostica per Immagini e Radioterapia Settore MED/24 - Urologia |
Revisione (peer review): | Sì, ma tipo non specificato |
Tipo: | Articolo |
Rilevanza: | Rilevanza internazionale |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/962090 |
Stato di pubblicazione: | Pubblicato |
Data di pubblicazione: | 2012 |
Titolo: | A Rectourethral Fistula due to Transrectal High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment: Diagnosis and Management. |
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Autori: | Fiaschetti,V; Manenti,G; Di Poce,I; Fornari,M; Ricci,A; Finazzi Agrò,E; Simonetti,G |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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