Urinary Bladder Fistula
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Vascular Fistula
Gangrenous cystitis: a rare cause of colovesical fistula. (1/34)
A case of gangrenous cystitis presenting as a colovesical fistula in an elderly woman is described. The literature on this rare condition is reviewed. (+info)Evrim Bougie: a new instrument in the management of urethral strictures. (2/34)
BACKGROUND: In this study a new instrument and technique is described for the endoscopic treatment of complete posterior urethral strictures, which may result in serious complications and sometimes require troublesome treatments. METHODS: Three patients with complete posterior urethral obstruction were treated endoscopically with the guidance of a new instrument: Evrim Bougie. Evrim Bougie looks like a Guyon Bougie, has a curved end, which facilitates getting into the bladder through the cystostomy tract and with a built in channel of 1.5 mm in diameter for a sliding needle exiting at its tip. Having confirmed fluoroscopically and endoscopically that the sliding needle had passed across the strictured segment, the strictured segment was incised with internal urethrotomy, distal to the strictured segment, and urethral continuity was accomplished. At the end of the operation a Foley urethral catheter was easily placed into the bladder per urethra. Patients were instructed in self-catheterization after removal of the urethral catheter. All patients achieved normal voiding at postoperative 7th month follow-up evaluation. CONCLUSION: Internal urethrotomy could be performed under the guidance of the sliding needle of Evrim Bougie advanced from above the posterior urethral strictures, which to our knowledge was described for the first time in the English literature. We also believe that there may be other possible indications of Evrim Bougie for different procedures in urethral surgery. (+info)Pelvic fistulas complicating pelvic surgery or diseases: spectrum of imaging findings. (3/34)
Pelvic fistulas may result from obstetric complications, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic malignancy, pelvic radiation therapy, pelvic surgery, or other traumatic causes, and their symptoms may be distressing. In our experience, various types of pelvic fistulas are identified after pelvic disease or pelvic surgery. Because of its close proximity, the majority of such fistulas occur in the pelvic cavity and include the vesicovaginal, vesicouterine, vesicoenteric, ureterovaginal, ureteroenteric and enterovaginal type. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the spectrum of imaging features of pelvic fistulas. (+info)Infliximab in refractory pouchitis complicated by fistulae following ileo-anal pouch for ulcerative colitis. (4/34)
AIM: To determine the efficacy of infliximab in the treatment of chronic refractory pouchitis complicated by fistulae following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis. METHODS: This open study included seven patients (four females, three males) with chronic refractory pouchitis complicated by fistulae. Pouchitis was diagnosed by clinical, endoscopic and histological criteria. The sites of the fistulae were as follows: pouch-bladder in one, vaginal in three, perianal in two, and both vaginal and perianal in one. Extra-intestinal manifestations (erythema nodosum, arthralgia) were present in four patients. Crohn's disease was carefully excluded in all patients after re-evaluation of the history, re-examination of the original proctocolectomy specimen and examination of the proximal small bowel. All patients had been treated with antibiotics and three with steroids. Patients received infliximab, 5 mg/kg, at 0, 2 and 6 weeks. Azathioprine (2.5 mg/kg) was also started for all patients as bridge therapy. Clinical response was classified as complete, partial or no response. Fistulae closure was classified as complete (cessation of fistulae drainage and total closure of all fistulae), partial (a reduction in the number, size, drainage or discomfort associated with fistulae) or no closure. The pouchitis disease activity index and quality of life were also used as outcome measures. RESULTS: Clinically, all patients improved. At the 10-week follow-up, six of the seven patients had a complete clinical response, and five had complete fistulae closure. At the 10-week follow-up, the median pouchitis disease activity index decreased from 12 (baseline) (range, 10-15) to 5 (range, 3-8); the median quality of life decreased from 37 points (range, 33-40) to 14 (range, 9-18). Erythema nodosum and arthralgia showed complete remission soon after the first infusion of infliximab. CONCLUSIONS: These preliminary results indicate that infliximab may be recommended for the treatment of refractory pouchitis complicated by fistulae following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis. (+info)Vesico-ileosigmoidal fistula caused by diverticulitis: report of a case and literature review in Japan. (5/34)
Enterovesical fistula is a relatively uncommon complication of colorectal and pelvic malignancies, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, radiotherapy, and trauma in Asian countries. A case of vesico-ileosigmoidal fistula and a literature review of this disease in Japan are presented. A 70-yr-old male was referred with complaints of urinary pain and pneumaturia. On admission, urinary tract infection and pneumaturia were presented. A barium enema demonstrated multiple diverticulum in his sigmoid colon and the passage of contrast medium into the bladder and ileum. Under the diagnosis of vesico-ileosigmoidal fistula due to suspected diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon, sigmoidectomy and partial resection of the ileum with partial cystectomy were performed. The histopathology revealed diverticulosis of the sigmoid colon with diverticulitis and development of a vesico-ileosigmoidal fistula. No malignant findings were observed. Until the year 2000, a total of 173 cases of vesico-sigmoidal fistula caused by diverticulitis had been reported in Japan. Pneumaturia and fecaluria are the most common types, presenting symptoms in 63% of the cases. Computed tomography, with a sensitivity of 40% to 100%, is the most commonly used diagnostic study. For patients with vesico-sigmoidal fistula, resection of the diseased sigmoid colon and partial cystectomy with primary anastomosis are the safest and most acceptable procedures, leading to the best results. (+info)Sonographic diagnosis of vesicouterine fistula. (6/34)
Vesicouterine fistula is one of the least common types of urogenital fistula, accounting for only 1-4% of all cases. We report a case of vesicouterine fistula after vacuum delivery in a woman with a history of a previous Cesarean section. The 29-year-old woman was hospitalized due to continuous serosanguinous vaginal leakage and hematuria. Transvaginal sonography demonstrated the presence of a fistulous tract between the uterus and the bladder. Cystoscopy demonstrated a small opening in the posterior bladder wall and a cystogram revealed a fistulous tract between the posterior portion of the bladder and the uterine cavity. Since the patient could not tolerate her symptoms, we decided to close the fistulous tract surgically. The fistulous tract was excised and the bladder and uterus were closed primarily. The bladder was drained with a Foley catheter for 12 days and subsequent follow-up of the patient has demonstrated urinary continence. (+info)DIVERTICULITIS WITH SIGMOIDOVESICAL FISTULAE. (7/34)
In four cases of sigmoidovesical fistula secondary to sigmoid diverticulitis, the diagnosis was made by the findings of pneumaturia and fecaluria. The fistula was visualized in the bladder in two cases. A one-stage operative procedure was used for treating the condition. The patients recovered promptly with no morbidity. (+info)Ileovesical fistula caused by hepatocellular carcinoma. (8/34)
Ileovesical fistula is a very rare clinical entity, the most frequent cause of which is Crohn's disease. Furthermore, it is an exceptionally rare complication of malignancies. We experienced one case of ileovesical fistula which had been caused by hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) arising from the noncirrhotic liver. A 27-year-old man was diagnosed with HCC in a noncirrhotic liver. Despite treatment with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), the disease status became more aggravated. The patient complained of dysuria, fecaluria, and intermittent lower abdominal pain. Pelvic CT scan showed a soft tissue mass of 6 cm abutting on the distal ileum which was downwardly displaced. Barium study of the small bowel showed a fistula between the small bowel loop and the urinary bladder. Upon operation, adhesion and fistula were found between the ileum and the urinary bladder. The microscopic findings of the surgical specimen were compatible with metastatic HCC. We confirmed that ileovesical fistula had been caused by metastatic HCC. (+info)A urinary bladder fistula is an abnormal connection or passage between the urinary bladder and another organ or structure, such as the skin, intestine, or vagina. This condition can result from various factors, including surgery, injury, infection, inflammation, radiation therapy, or malignancy.
Bladder fistulas may lead to symptoms like continuous leakage of urine through the skin, frequent urinary tract infections, and fecal matter in the urine (when the fistula involves the intestine). The diagnosis typically involves imaging tests, such as a CT scan or cystogram, while treatment often requires surgical repair of the fistula.
The urinary bladder is a muscular, hollow organ in the pelvis that stores urine before it is released from the body. It expands as it fills with urine and contracts when emptying. The typical adult bladder can hold between 400 to 600 milliliters of urine for about 2-5 hours before the urge to urinate occurs. The wall of the bladder contains several layers, including a mucous membrane, a layer of smooth muscle (detrusor muscle), and an outer fibrous adventitia. The muscles of the bladder neck and urethra remain contracted to prevent leakage of urine during filling, and they relax during voiding to allow the urine to flow out through the urethra.
A fistula is an abnormal connection or passage between two organs, vessels, or body parts that usually do not connect. It can form as a result of injury, infection, surgery, or disease. A fistula can occur anywhere in the body but commonly forms in the digestive system, genital area, or urinary system. The symptoms and treatment options for a fistula depend on its location and underlying cause.
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms are abnormal growths or tumors in the urinary bladder, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant neoplasms can be further classified into various types of bladder cancer, such as urothelial carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. These malignant tumors often invade surrounding tissues and organs, potentially spreading to other parts of the body (metastasis), which can lead to serious health consequences if not detected and treated promptly and effectively.
Urinary bladder diseases refer to a range of conditions that affect the urinary bladder, a muscular sac located in the pelvis that stores urine before it is excreted from the body. These diseases can impair the bladder's ability to store or empty urine properly, leading to various symptoms and complications. Here are some common urinary bladder diseases with their medical definitions:
1. Cystitis: This is an inflammation of the bladder, often caused by bacterial infections (known as UTI - Urinary Tract Infection). However, it can also be triggered by irritants, radiation therapy, or chemical exposure.
2. Overactive Bladder (OAB): A group of symptoms that include urgency, frequency, and, in some cases, urge incontinence. The bladder muscle contracts excessively, causing a strong, sudden desire to urinate.
3. Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS): A chronic bladder condition characterized by pain, pressure, or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region, often accompanied by urinary frequency and urgency. Unlike cystitis, IC/BPS is not caused by infection, but its exact cause remains unknown.
4. Bladder Cancer: The abnormal growth of cancerous cells within the bladder lining or muscle. It can present as non-muscle-invasive (superficial) or muscle-invasive, depending on whether the tumor has grown into the bladder muscle.
5. Bladder Diverticula: Small sac-like pouches that form in the bladder lining and protrude outward through its wall. These may result from increased bladder pressure due to conditions like OAB or an enlarged prostate.
6. Neurogenic Bladder: A condition where nerve damage or dysfunction affects the bladder's ability to store or empty urine properly. This can lead to symptoms such as incontinence, urgency, and retention.
7. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Although not a bladder disease itself, BPH is a common condition in older men where the prostate gland enlarges, putting pressure on the bladder and urethra, leading to urinary symptoms like frequency, urgency, and hesitancy.
Understanding these various bladder conditions can help individuals identify potential issues early on and seek appropriate medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment.
An arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway between an artery and a vein. This connection causes blood to flow directly from the artery into the vein, bypassing the capillary network that would normally distribute the oxygen-rich blood to the surrounding tissues.
Arteriovenous fistulas can occur as a result of trauma, disease, or as a planned surgical procedure for patients who require hemodialysis, a treatment for advanced kidney failure. In hemodialysis, the arteriovenous fistula serves as a site for repeated access to the bloodstream, allowing for efficient removal of waste products and excess fluids.
The medical definition of an arteriovenous fistula is:
"An abnormal communication between an artery and a vein, usually created by surgical means for hemodialysis access or occurring as a result of trauma, congenital defects, or disease processes such as vasculitis or neoplasm."
An intestinal fistula is an abnormal communication or connection between the intestines (or a portion of the intestine) and another organ or the skin surface. This connection forms a tract or passage, allowing the contents of the intestines, such as digestive enzymes, bacteria, and waste materials, to leak into other body areas or outside the body. Intestinal fistulas can develop due to various reasons, including inflammatory bowel diseases (like Crohn's disease), infections, complications from surgery, radiation therapy, or trauma. They can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, skin irritation, and infection. Treatment of intestinal fistulas often involves a combination of medical management, nutritional support, and surgical intervention.
A cutaneous fistula is a type of fistula that occurs when a tract or tunnel forms between the skin (cutaneous) and another organ or structure, such as the gastrointestinal tract, vagina, or urinary system. Cutaneous fistulas can result from various medical conditions, including infections, inflammatory diseases, surgical complications, trauma, or malignancies.
Cutaneous fistulas may present with symptoms such as drainage of fluid or pus from the skin, pain, redness, swelling, or irritation around the affected area. The treatment for cutaneous fistulas depends on their underlying cause and can range from conservative management with antibiotics and wound care to surgical intervention.
It is essential to seek medical attention if you suspect a cutaneous fistula, as untreated fistulas can lead to complications such as infection, sepsis, or tissue damage. A healthcare professional can provide an accurate diagnosis and develop an appropriate treatment plan based on the individual's needs.
A bronchial fistula is an abnormal connection or passage between the bronchial tree (the airways in the lungs) and the surrounding tissues, such as the pleural space (the space between the lungs and the chest wall), blood vessels, or other organs. This condition can result from various causes, including lung injury, infection, surgery, or certain diseases such as cancer or tuberculosis.
Bronchial fistulas can lead to symptoms like coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest pain. They may also cause air leaks, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), or chronic infections. Treatment for bronchial fistulas depends on the underlying cause and severity of the condition but often involves surgical repair or closure of the abnormal connection.
A urinary fistula is an abnormal connection or passage between the urinary tract and another organ or tissue, such as the bladder, ureter, or kidney, and the skin, vagina, or intestine. This condition can lead to urine leakage through the abnormal opening, causing discomfort, infection, and other complications if not treated promptly and effectively. Urinary fistulas can be caused by various factors, including surgery, injury, radiation therapy, inflammation, or cancer. The type and location of the fistula will determine the specific symptoms and treatment options.
A vascular fistula is an abnormal connection or passage between the artery and vein, which usually results from a surgical procedure to create access for hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease. This communication allows blood to flow directly from the artery into the vein, bypassing the capillary network and causing high-flow conditions in the affected area. Over time, the increased pressure and flow can lead to various complications such as venous hypertension, stenosis, aneurysm formation, or even heart failure if left untreated. Vascular fistulas may also occur spontaneously due to certain medical conditions like vasculitis, trauma, or infection, although this is less common.
A rectal fistula is an abnormal connection or tunnel that develops between the rectum, which is the lower end of the colon, and another organ or the skin surface surrounding the anus. This condition often results from inflammation, infection, trauma, or surgery in the anal area. The fistula can cause symptoms such as pain, discharge, irritation, and swelling around the anus. In some cases, it may also lead to complications like abscesses or recurrent infections if not treated promptly and effectively. Treatment options typically include surgical intervention to close the fistula and promote healing of the affected tissues.
Urogenital fistula
Diatrizoate
Urorectal septum
Bladder and prostate diseases
Vesicouterine fistula
Vesicointestinal fistula
Double dye test
Poppy seed test
Multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome
Leopold Ritter von Dittel
Urethroplasty
ICD-9-CM Volume 3
List of MeSH codes (C23)
Urethral stricture
Surgical anastomosis
Artificial urinary sphincter
Fistula
Gouverneur's syndrome
Urachal diverticulum
Urogynecology
Karl Pawlik
Pediatric surgery
Urethral diverticulum
Pneumaturia
Nephrostomy
Urinary diversion
Prostate brachytherapy
Gishiri cutting
Wertheim-Meigs operation
Renal biopsy
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Incontinence31
- Stress urinary incontinence occurs when your bladder leaks urine during physical activity or exertion. (medlineplus.gov)
- Take fiber to avoid constipation, which can make urinary incontinence worse. (medlineplus.gov)
- This medicine is introduced into the bladder to treat incontinence or lessen urinary urgency. (orlandohealth.com)
- A nonsurgical, in-office neuromodulation therapy provides electrical nerve stimulation to treat symptoms of urge incontinence (acupuncture needle treatment placed behind the ankle to help with bladder control). (orlandohealth.com)
- It stimulates the bowel, sphincter and bladder muscles to work normally to treat overactive bladder, urge incontinence, fecal incontinence and/or urinary retention without obstruction. (orlandohealth.com)
- Avoid use of urinary catheters in patients and nursing home residents for management of incontinence. (cdc.gov)
- Caused by prolonged or stressful labour, the condition arises when the baby's head puts undue pressure on the lining of the woman's birth canal, eventually ripping through the wall of the rectum or bladder and resulting in urinary or faecal incontinence. (ipsnews.net)
- Dr. Rickey treats patients with urinary incontinence (urine leakage), overactive bladder (urinary urgency and frequency), fecal incontinence (bowel leakage), pelvic organ prolapse (when a pelvic organ like the bladder or uterus drops, or "prolapses" down and causes vaginal pressure or bulge symptoms), and genital-urinary tract fistulas (a connection between the vagina and the bladder that causes continuous urine leakage). (ynhh.org)
- A female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon, she offers both minimally invasive procedures and behavioral interventions that can quickly make a big impact on very bothersome pelvic floor conditions that range from overactive bladder to urinary incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse. (ynhh.org)
- Dr. Baas is a fellowship-trained urologist who specializes in urethral reconstruction, male stress urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's Disease, and male factor infertility. (uchealth.com)
- Our physicians at UR Medicine West Ridge Obstetrics & Gynecology use advanced state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatments to provide relief for women with incontinence, pelvic prolapse, lower urinary tract disease, and conditions related to aging and trauma of the pelvic floor. (rochester.edu)
- Some health problems can be short-term, like a urinary tract infection or constipation, and can cause temporary incontinence . (nih.gov)
- Functional incontinence can occur when there is a problem getting the messages from your brain to a part of your urinary tract-usually the bladder, the sphincters , or both. (nih.gov)
- Weak pelvic floor muscles can make it hard for your bladder to hold urine in during stress incontinence. (nih.gov)
- Stress incontinence occurs when an action-coughing, sneezing, laughing, or physical activity-puts pressure on your bladder and causes urine to leak. (nih.gov)
- A vaginoplasty may cause such urologic conditions as an overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence or a urethral stricture. (urologyhealth.org)
- Dr. Alas is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and specializes in both non-surgical and minimally invasive surgery for treating pelvic floor disorders including vaginal and pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, bowel incontinence, bladder and rectal fistulas, urethral diverticulums and mesh complications. (uthscsa.edu)
- Urinary Incontinence in Adults Urinary incontinence is involuntary loss of urine. (merckmanuals.com)
- If the lowermost portion of the bladder (where the muscle that helps to control urination is located) has been injured, the person may experience urinary incontinence. (merckmanuals.com)
- An internationally recognized expert in evaluating and treating all forms of urinary incontinence in men and women, Dr. Mostwin is among the Brady Urological Institute's most experienced faculty members in performing pelvic and prostatic surgery. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Dr. Mostwin authored 7 Keys to Treating Prostate Cancer and Managing Urinary Incontinence After Prostate Cancer Surgery and co-authored Choosing the Right Treatment for Prostate Cancer: Surgical Options and A Woman's Guide to Urinary Incontinence-all Johns Hopkins Medicine publications. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- Urine incontinence is common in case of vesicovaginal fistula and fecal incontinence is common in rectovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
- Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- In this article, we shall look at the classification, clinical features and management of urinary incontinence. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- Urge incontinence (also known as overactive bladder syndrome) is the presence of urgency, usually with frequency and nocturia, in the absence of urinary tract infection or any other obvious pathology. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- Overflow incontinence - leakage of urine from an overfull urinary bladder, often in the absence of any urge to urinate. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- Temporary incontinence - due to reversible factors such as constipation and urinary tract infection. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- Also, asking the woman to cough with a semi-full bladder may demonstrate the incontinence. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- Bladder contractions may be triggered by coughing or sneezing which can lead to the false assumption that stress incontinence is present. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- In a patient presenting with urinary incontinence, the primary investigation must to be exclude infection of the urinary tract. (teachmeobgyn.com)
- Urodynamic studies - performed in stress urinary incontinence when considering surgery to confirm the diagnosis and rule out concomitant detrusor over-activity. (teachmeobgyn.com)
Vagina13
- This is when your bladder, urethra, or rectum slide into the vagina. (medlineplus.gov)
- Abnormal passageways can also exist between the vagina and the organs of the gastrointestinal system, and these may also be termed fistulas. (wikipedia.org)
- 673 Abnormal passageways or fistulas can exist between the vagina and bladder, ureters, uterus, and rectum with the resulting passage of urine from the vagina, or intestinal gas and feces into the vagina, in the case of a vaginal-rectal fistula. (wikipedia.org)
- These vaginal fistulas are named according to the origin of the defect: vesicovaginal urethrovaginal ureterovaginal vesicocervical vesicouterine vesicouretovaginal uterocervical vesicocervical uretercervical ureteruterine The vagina is susceptible to fistula formation because the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system are relatively close to the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- The presence of a vaginal fistula has a profound effect on the quality of life since there is little control over the passage of urine and feces through the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- Surgery is often needed to correct a fistula leading to the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- Abnormal passage of stool through the vagina is caused by a rectovaginal fistula. (wikipedia.org)
- An entero-vaginal fistula can form between the bowel and the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
- Rarely, cystitis recurs because of an abnormal connection between the bladder and the vagina (vesicovaginal fistula). (msdmanuals.com)
- Malignant tissue development at the vagina, uterus, cervix, anal canal or rectum causes development of a vaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
- Surgical intervention in vagina, perineum, rectum or anus leads to vaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
- Catheterization done via urethral route and by using a speculum, the vagina is opened up and then fistula wall will be removed. (healthsurgical.com)
- Bladder fistulae - opening between the bladder and another organ (e.g. the vagina or rectum). (teachmeobgyn.com)
Urethra18
- The bladder and urethra are supported by the pelvic floor muscles. (medlineplus.gov)
- Urine flows from your bladder through your urethra to the outside. (medlineplus.gov)
- A urogenital fistula is an abnormal tract that exists between the urinary tract and bladder, ureters, or urethra. (wikipedia.org)
- Complex Fistula: In this case, the fistulas have reached the urinary continence system, affecting the bladder neck, and the urethra is more or less involved. (scirp.org)
- Complicated fistulas: These are fistulas associated with impairment of urinary continence system as well as damage to the bladder neck and urethra and multiple major peri-fistular sclerosis. (scirp.org)
- A nurse usually inserts an indwelling catheter into the bladder through the urethra. (healthline.com)
- The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body (urethra) contains no bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
- Sexual intercourse can contribute, too, because the motion can cause a tendency for bacteria to reach the urethra, from which they ascend to the bladder. (msdmanuals.com)
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Pelvic organ prolapse involves relaxation or weakening of the ligaments, connective tissue, and muscles of the pelvis, causing the bladder, urethra, small intestine, rectum, or uterus to bulge. (msdmanuals.com)
- Obstetric fistulas are abnormal openings that develop between the birth canal and the urinary tract (ureter, bladder and urethra) or rectum [ 1 , 2 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
- Partial or complete blockage in any part of the URETHRA that can lead to difficulty or inability to empty the URINARY BLADDER. (lookformedical.com)
- After these surgeries, possible urologic issues may include urethral stricture, leading to a problem with emptying the bladder, and urethral fistula, which is an abnormal communication between the urethra and the skin. (urologyhealth.org)
- Other issues that could happen include recurrent urinary tract infections, overactive bladder and urine left over in the urethra that slowly leaks out after completion of urination. (urologyhealth.org)
- If a UTI goes untreated the infection can spread from the urethra and bladder up into the kidneys. (antibioticstalk.com)
- Overview of Urinary Tract and Genital Injury The kidneys and the rest of the urinary tract (the bladder, ureters [tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder], and urethra [the tube through which urine flows out of the body]. (merckmanuals.com)
- Minor bladder injuries, either bruises or select small tears (lacerations), may be treated by inserting a catheter into the urethra for 5 to 10 days. (merckmanuals.com)
- The catheters are inserted through the urethra (a transurethral catheter) and/or directly into the bladder through the skin over the lower abdomen (a suprapubic catheter). (merckmanuals.com)
- The opening of the vaginal fistula in the urethra (the duct which helps to excrete urine from the body, it is termed as urethrovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
Rectovaginal fistula9
- Because the symptoms of rectovaginal fistula (RVF) are so distressing, surgical therapy is almost always indicated. (medscape.com)
- The presence of bowel disease increases the risk of a rectovaginal fistula. (wikipedia.org)
- Episiotomies can cause the formation of a rectovaginal fistula. (wikipedia.org)
- These fistulas are also commonly associated with a rectovaginal fistula. (scirp.org)
- The opening of the vaginal fistula at the rectum is called a rectovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
- Gas and foul smelling discharge are common with enterovaginal, colovaginal and rectovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
- Fistula development during delivery also may lead to wound in the anal sphincter and causes rectovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
- The Crohn's disease is important to factor to increase the risk of vaginal fistula, specifically rectovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
- In case of rectovaginal fistula, the colostomy is required to conduct for rectal passage clearing. (healthsurgical.com)
Rectum2
- This anteroposterior x-ray focused on the abdominopelvic region of a patient diagnosed with a vesicorectal fistula, which was a tube-like passageway, connecting the lumen of the urinary bladder, to the lumen of the rectum. (cdc.gov)
- Diverticulitis (swelling at the GI tract), Ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation of colon or rectum) and any accidental trauma in vaginal wall lead to develop a vaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
Vesicovaginal fistula2
- Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is as an abnormal and more or less complex acquired communication between the lower urinary tract and genital tract. (scirp.org)
- The opening of the vaginal fistula in the urinary bladder and then it is termed as vesicovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
Infections6
- Urinary catheters are the leading cause of healthcare-associated urinary tract infections (UTIs). (healthline.com)
- Preventing Bladder Infections. (msdmanuals.com)
- Overview of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) In healthy people, urine in the bladder is sterile-no bacteria or other infectious organisms are present. (msdmanuals.com)
- Some wrongly attributed fistula to misuse of family planning, having sex during the menstruation period, curses by relatives, sexually transmitted infections, rape and gender-based violence. (biomedcentral.com)
- In the case of anal fistulas, infections in the gland right inside your anus lead to the formation of pus, and this pus or abscess travels to the skin and pours out, leaving behind this passageway. (mrichandigarh.com)
- A frail 82-year-old, she suffered from diverticulosis and recurrent urinary tract infections. (kevinmd.com)
Ureters3
- Urinalysis may reveal red or white blood cells in patients with a colovesicular fistula or with diverticulitis adjacent to the ureters or the bladder. (medscape.com)
- The Ureters, Bladder, and. (msdmanuals.com)
- URINE flows from the KIDNEYS into the bladder via the ureters (URETER), and is held there until URINATION. (lookformedical.com)
Vaginal fistulas2
- A small number of vaginal fistulas are congenital. (wikipedia.org)
- He has performed more than 2,600 radical prostatectomies, as well as thousands of specialized surgeries and procedures to treat conditions such as lower-tract damage and dysfunction, bladder cancer, bladder and urethral diverticula, vaginal fistulas, gynecological surgery-related bladder and ureteral injuries, and complicated pelvic masses close to the urinary tract. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Hematuria2
- 54,56 This was based on a decreased risk of SUTI and bacteriuria in those without indwelling catheters (including patients managed with spontaneous voiding, clean intermittent catheterization [CIC], and external striated sphincterotomy with condom catheter drainage), as well as a lower risk of urinary complications, including hematuria, stones, and urethral injury (fistula, erosion, stricture). (cdc.gov)
- Patients with bladder contusion can present with gross hematuria. (statpearls.com)
Blood in th1
- The most common symptoms of a bladder injury are visible blood in the urine, difficulty in urinating, and pain and distention (swelling) in the pelvis and lower abdomen or during urination. (merckmanuals.com)
Surgery13
- Fistulas are usually caused by injury or surgery, but they can also result from malignancy, infection, prolonged and obstructed labor and deliver in childbirth, hysterectomy, radiation therapy or inflammation. (wikipedia.org)
- Fistulas can form after long-term pessary use, hysterectomies, malignant disease and pelvic irradiation, pelvic surgery, cancer or a pelvic fracture. (wikipedia.org)
- Providers can also inadvertently cause a fistula when performing obstetric or gynecological surgery. (wikipedia.org)
- The type of fistula surgery you receive depends on the location and severity of your fistula. (orlandohealth.com)
- This hasn't been easy, since fistula can only be managed through reconstructive surgery, which is cost-prohibitive for thousands of women. (ipsnews.net)
- In some cases, you may only need a catheter for a short period of time after surgery until the bladder empties. (healthline.com)
- Endoscopic examination, therapy or surgery of the urinary bladder. (lookformedical.com)
- Surgery performed on the urinary tract or its parts in the male or female. (lookformedical.com)
- Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) is commoner and in this environment follows prolonged obstructed labour and pelvic surgery. (interesjournals.org)
- Bladder injuries that occur during a surgical procedure are usually recognized promptly at the time of surgery, so imaging tests of the bladder are usually not needed. (merckmanuals.com)
- For more extensive bladder injuries or any injury resulting in leakage of urine into the abdominal cavity, surgery should be done to determine the extent of the injury and to repair all tears. (merckmanuals.com)
- After fistula repair surgery, be sure to follow your doctor's instructions. (healthsurgical.com)
- Doctors also see the external and internal openings of the fistulas via a fistulogram before pursuing surgery. (mrichandigarh.com)
Retention3
- 37-44,47-49 This was based on a decreased risk of bacteriuria/unspecified UTI, no effect on bladder injury, and increased risk of urinary retention in patients without catheters. (cdc.gov)
- Urinary retention in patients without catheters was specifically seen following urogenital surgeries. (cdc.gov)
- It's typically necessary for people with a penis who don't have urinary retention problems but have serious functional or mental disabilities, such as dementia. (healthline.com)
Bowel8
- Rectovaginal fistulae result from inflammatory bowel disease, Chrohn's disease trauma, or iatrogenic injury and diversions to other organs. (wikipedia.org)
- At Orlando Health Medical Group Urology, we provide compassionate and personalized urological care for men and women for conditions involving bladder and bowel function. (orlandohealth.com)
- Our urologists have extensive experience treating pelvic floor conditions, which affect the muscles that support the bladder, bowel and genitals. (orlandohealth.com)
- We offer personalized urological care for conditions involving bladder and bowel function. (orlandohealth.com)
- Leslie M. Rickey, MPH, MD, specializes in helping women suffering from problems related to the pelvic floor, including weaknesses of the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that support healthy bladder, vaginal, and bowel function. (ynhh.org)
- We are committed to offering our patients solutions to bladder and bowel control problems and related disorders. (bidmc.org)
- Bladder fistula can occur due to inflammatory bowel disease , ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease . (epainassist.com)
- Fistulograms tell you whether the fistula developed from an inflammatory bowel condition, such as ulcerative colitis. (mrichandigarh.com)
Diverticulum1
- It's also possible you have a urinary fistula or a bladder diverticulum. (antibioticstalk.com)
Sphincter3
- The sphincter is a muscle around the opening of the bladder. (medlineplus.gov)
- Rezum) insertion of penile prosthesis, and the artificial urinary sphincter. (uchealth.com)
- Nerves carry signals from your brain to your bladder and sphincter muscles. (nih.gov)
Obstruction2
- For patients with bladder outlet obstruction , very low-quality evidence suggested a benefit of a urethral stent over an indwelling catheter. (cdc.gov)
- Further research is needed on the benefit of using a urethral stent as an alternative to an indwelling catheter in selected patients with bladder outlet obstruction. (cdc.gov)
Dysfunction3
- Methods and procedures for the diagnosis of diseases or dysfunction of the urinary tract or its organs or demonstration of its physiological processes. (lookformedical.com)
- The course will model the changes to the ABU exam by covering Core/General Urology on the first day followed by Module 4: Neurogenic Bladder, Voiding Dysfunction, Female Urology, BPH & Urethral Stricture on the second day. (auanet.org)
- Determine appropriate evaluation and treatment for lower urinary tract dysfunction. (auanet.org)
Complications4
- Urogenital fistulas (vesicovaginal) caused by surgical complications occur at a frequency of 0.8 per 1000. (wikipedia.org)
- Our search did not reveal data on the impact of catheterization versus stent placement on urinary complications. (cdc.gov)
- What are the potential complications of urinary catheters? (healthline.com)
- However, others attributed the fistula to delays to access medical care, induced abortions, conception at an early age, utilization of traditional birth attendants at delivery, and some complications that could occur during surgical operations for difficult deliveries. (biomedcentral.com)
Catheter8
- Conservative treatment with an in-dwelling catheter can be effective for small and recently formed urinary fistulas. (wikipedia.org)
- A urinary catheter is a hollow, partially flexible tube that collects urine from the bladder and leads to a drainage bag. (healthline.com)
- An indwelling catheter is a catheter that sits in the bladder. (healthline.com)
- Sometimes, they will instead insert the catheter into the bladder through a tiny hole in the abdomen. (healthline.com)
- After the bladder empties, it's necessary to remove the short-term catheter. (healthline.com)
- How do you care for a urinary catheter? (healthline.com)
- The catheter continuously drains urine so the bladder does not fill up, which makes it easier for the bladder to heal. (merckmanuals.com)
- Extraperitoneal bladder injury is managed with an indwelling catheter, while intraperitoneal and complex bladder injuries are definitively repaired. (statpearls.com)
Kidneys2
- X-rays with contrast dye to look at your kidneys and bladder. (medlineplus.gov)
- If the bladder isn't emptied, urine can build up and lead to pressure in the kidneys. (healthline.com)
Inflammation3
- A urine culture may distinguish sterile pyuria due to inflammation from polymicrobial infection due to a fistula. (medscape.com)
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- These symptoms can signal a serious health problem, including inflammation of the bladder, also called cystitis , or even bladder cancer . (nih.gov)
Colovaginal fistula1
- The opening of the vaginal fistula in the colon is called colovaginal fistula. (healthsurgical.com)
Urology1
- Dr. Rickey, who is an associate professor of urology and obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at Yale School of Medicine, is an investigator in a National Institutes of Health-sponsored, multi-center research group that is focusing on prevention of lower urinary tract or bladder symptoms across the age span, from adolescence to older women. (ynhh.org)
Urinate1
- If along with strong odor, there is frequent need to urinate, a strong urge to urinate, and a burning sensation in the urine, there are chances of you suffering from urinary tract infection . (epainassist.com)
Kidney3
- Cite this: Cervical Agenesis with Uterovesical Fistula and Pelvic Kidney - Medscape - Sep 01, 2005. (medscape.com)
- One of a pair of thick-walled tubes that transports urine from the KIDNEY PELVIS to the URINARY BLADDER. (lookformedical.com)
- Cystography and cystourethrography There are a variety of tests that can be used in the evaluation of a suspected kidney or urinary tract disorder. (merckmanuals.com)
Obstetric fistulas1
- Physician error and lack of training contribute to the unsuccessful treatment of obstetric fistulas in developing countries. (wikipedia.org)
Occur6
- A urogenital fistula can occur between any of the organs and structures of the pelvic region. (wikipedia.org)
- Of the fistulas that develop from difficult childbirth, 97 percent occur in developing countries. (wikipedia.org)
- The more training the physician has had, the less likely a uro-vaginal fistula will occur. (wikipedia.org)
- Results: Fistulas occur mainly in young multiparous women. (scirp.org)
- Extraperitoneal bladder injuries generally occur with pelvic fractures, while intraperitoneal bladder injuries occur with high-energy impact to an overdistended bladder. (statpearls.com)
- While extraperitoneal (EP) and intraperitoneal bladder (IP) injuries occur with blunt and penetrating traumas, iatrogenic bladder injuries are well-documented as well. (statpearls.com)
Diagnosis5
- A surgical specialty concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract in both sexes, and the genital tract in the male. (lookformedical.com)
- A clinician would do well to complete a history and physical with particular focus given for those other diagnoses considered in the differential diagnosis, including renal calculi, renal cell carcinoma, hemorrhagic cystitis, urinary tract infection, arteriovenous malformation, renal failure, porphyria, anemia. (nih.gov)
- Despite the expansion of fistula treatment programs in several affected countries, many women lack information about or access to fistula diagnosis and treatment. (fistulacare.org)
- The FC+ project, led by EngenderHealth , recently completed a research-to-action collaboration in partnership with the Population Council to identify and address hurdles to fistula diagnosis and repair in Nigeria and Uganda. (fistulacare.org)
- The intervention responded to highly gendered barriers to health information and care and helped hundreds of underserved women access free fistula screening, diagnosis, and treatment services. (fistulacare.org)
Neurogenic3
- For children with myelomeningocele and neurogenic bladder , very low-quality evidence suggested a benefit of CIC compared to urinary diversion or self voiding. (cdc.gov)
- Consider intermittent catheterization in children with myelomeningocele and neurogenic bladder to reduce the risk of urinary tract deterioration. (cdc.gov)
- Evaluate and treat neurogenic bladder. (auanet.org)
Organs2
- Injuries to pelvic organs are a cause of fistulas. (wikipedia.org)
- Frequent incidence of infection in the geneto-urinary organs. (healthsurgical.com)
Empty your bladder2
- Catheters may be necessary in cases when you can't empty your bladder. (healthline.com)
- Do you wake up two or more times at night to empty your bladder? (bidmc.org)
Sphincters2
- He is an expert in minimally invasive placement of male slings, and placing artificial urinary sphincters - including replacement or repair of existing devices - in men. (mayoclinic.org)
- Dr. Mostwin uses his expertise in urodynamics, medications, collagen and other bulking agents, artificial urinary sphincters, and reconstructive procedures to help patients. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Catheterization3
Lower Urinary1
- Discuss the underlying pathophysiology that contributes to lower urinary tract symptoms. (auanet.org)
Prolonged obstructed labour1
- The cardinal cause of obstetric fistula is prolonged obstructed labour and delay in seeking emergency obstetric care. (biomedcentral.com)
Classification1
- Clinically fistulas were divided according to the classification of Benchekroun as single, complex and complicated. (scirp.org)
Injuries11
- Bladder injury is broadly divided into extraperitoneal and intraperitoneal injuries. (statpearls.com)
- Bladder trauma is an uncommon injury that can be caused by a direct blow to a distended bladder, high energy injury which disrupts the pelvis, penetrating, and iatrogenic injuries. (statpearls.com)
- Bladder traumas are divided into broad categories of extraperitoneal (EP), intraperitoneal (IP), or combined injuries which guide the management plan. (statpearls.com)
- There is limited data regarding morbidity and mortality associated with isolated bladder injuries as patients often present with concurrent injuries. (statpearls.com)
- As such, bladder trauma commonly occurs with concomitant orthopedic and abdominopelvic visceral injuries. (statpearls.com)
- For example, there is evidence that approximately 85% of bladder injuries result from blunt trauma, while incident rates can account for up to 51% of injuries result from penetrating trauma. (statpearls.com)
- [4] [5] While the national incidence of penetrating injuries in 2015 was less than 10%, the incidence of bladder injuries resulting from penetrating injuries can be much higher. (statpearls.com)
- [4] [6] Additionally, other less common etiologies of bladder trauma include iatrogenic injuries most commonly during obstetric, gynecologic, or urologic procedures. (statpearls.com)
- EP bladder injuries account for 60% of bladder traumas, while 30% are intraperitoneal, and 10% are combined. (statpearls.com)
- [1] Iatrogenic IP bladder injuries are not uncommon. (statpearls.com)
- Researchers found that 85% to 100% of bladder injuries are associated with concomitant pelvic fractures. (statpearls.com)
Cystitis3
- Cystitis is infection of the bladder. (msdmanuals.com)
- Pregnant women are especially likely to develop cystitis because the pregnancy itself can interfere with emptying of the bladder. (msdmanuals.com)
- In addition, a drooping (prolapsed) uterus or bladder may cause poor emptying of the bladder and predispose to cystitis. (msdmanuals.com)
Urogenital5
- A fistula allows urine to continually exit through and out the urogenital tract. (wikipedia.org)
- Urogenital fistulas vary in etiology (medical cause). (wikipedia.org)
- Urogenital fistulas are often classified according to their cause: obstetric fistula, congenital fistula and iatrogenic fistula. (wikipedia.org)
- The transvaginal approach is used 39% of the time, transabdominal/transvesical approach is used 36% of the time, the laparoscopic/robotic approach is used to treat 15% of urogenital fistulas and a combination of transabdominal-transvaginal approach is used 3% of the time. (wikipedia.org)
- Globally, 75 percent of urogenital fistulas are obstructive labor fistulas. (wikipedia.org)
Leakage2
- Voiding diary: You track your urinary habits, leakage and fluid intake. (medlineplus.gov)
- Typically, this occurs when intra-abdominal pressures rise and this is communicated through to the bladder, resulting in leakage on coughing, sneezing or exercise. (teachmeobgyn.com)
Calculi1
- also known as vesical calculi, bladder stones, or cystoliths. (lookformedical.com)
Symptoms of a bladder1
- See a health care professional if you have symptoms of a bladder problem, such as trouble urinating, a loss of bladder control, waking to use the bathroom, pelvic pain, or leaking urine. (nih.gov)
Frequent1
- It is characterized by an enlarged, often damaged, bladder with frequent urges to void. (lookformedical.com)