title: Colovesical fistulas.
abstract: Colovesical fistulas were identified in 42 patients. Diverticulitis was the underlying cause in 40 per cent of the patients. Carcinoma of the colon or cervix caused 33 per cent of the fistulas. Cystoscopy was the most effective procedure in diagnosing the fistulas. Surgical therapy had to be individualized to the patient's condition. Fistulas secondary to radiation were associated with a high complication rate.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003558:Cystoscopy; D004238:Diverticulitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D011859:Radiography; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate