Appendicovesical fistula.
Appendicovesical fistula is a rare complication of unrecognized appendicitis. Only 99 previous cases have been reported in the literature. We reviewed these cases and contribute an additional one with hope that increased awareness of this entity may facilitate the correct diagnosis and avoid inappropriate management.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications*; D001065:Appendix; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology