A six years' experience with 41 cases of enterovesical fistula in a Tertiary National Hospital in Indonesia: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The incidence of Enterovesical Fistula (EVF) is relatively low. Currently, there is no agreement about the best methods for EVF management. This study was performed to investigate the characteristics of EVF to find the optimal diagnostic and management pattern.

Methods

Data were collected retrospectively from the medical record at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Patients diagnosed with EVF between January 2014 and April 2019 were included. They were evaluated for demographics, characteristics, diagnostic modalities, and treatment modalities.

Results

From 41 patients, 26 (63.3%) are male, and 15 (36.6%) are female. Peak incidence was 51-60 years old. The most common symptoms are fecaluria found in 32 (78%) patients. The common etiology is gastrointestinal can

SUBMITTER: Widia F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8715043 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature