title: Colovaginal fistula secondary to diverticular disease. A report of two cases.
abstract: Two cases of diverticular abscess presented with abdominal pain, pelvic mass and vaginal discharge. Both patients had previously undergone hysterectomy. Although relatively rare, colovaginal fistula secondary to diverticular disease should be considered in the differential diagnosis in an elderly woman with similar symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville 37920.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Cross
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Copas
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*