title: A new MDCT technique for the detection and anatomical exploration of urogenital fistulas.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We tested a new MDCT technical protocol, combining i.v. and intravesical positive contrast agent and intravaginal neutral contrast agent, that optimizes exploration of urogenital fistulas. We examined three patients (four CT examinations in total) with this technique and proved that a preexisting subtle ureterovaginal fistula that was under treatment was still present, though clinically silent.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The proposed MDCT examination protocol provides important information to help detect subtle urogenital fistulas.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Department, Geneva University Hospital, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, 1211 Genève 4, Switzerland. diomidis.botsikas@hcuge.ch
authors.forename: Diomidis
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Botsikas
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Caviezel
authors.forename: Christoph D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: Xavier
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Montet
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media