Efficacy of 3-D computed tomographic reconstruction in evaluating anatomical relationships of colovesical fistula.
A case of colovesical fistula is reported. The anatomy of the pelvis was determined preoperatively with 3-D computed tomography (CT), and the fistula, including adjacent structures, could clearly be seen. Compared with conventional axial CT imaging, 3-D CT provided better and more complete visualization of the anatomical relationships, which facilitated the surgical procedure and provided a good outcome.
Shinojima
Toshiaki
T
Division of Urology, Ise-Keio Hospital, Keio University, Ise-shi, Mie, Japan. t-shinoj@cd5.so-net.ne.jp
Nakajima
Fumio
F
Koizumi
Jun
J
D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*