Case Report

Vesicouterine fistula after cesarean section: A case report

Volume: 64 Number: 2 June 10, 2025
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Vesicouterine fistula after cesarean section: A case report

Abstract

Abstract A vesicouterine fistula is an abnormal connection between the bladder and the uterus. It is a rare condition constituting 1-4% of urogenital fistulas. Its prevalence has increased in recent years due to the rising number of cesarean sections. Ultrasonography, cystoscopy, cystography, hysterosalpingography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging methods are used in the diagnosis. Treatment options include conservative, medical and surgical methods. Surgical treatment is considered as the definitive solution. In this article, a case of uterovesical fistula after the third cesarean section was treated with surgical technique and presented with a review of the literature.

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Supporting Institution

Yoktur.

Ethical Statement

Etik onay gerekmemektedir

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Journal Section

Case Report

Publication Date

June 10, 2025

Submission Date

December 30, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 17, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 64 Number: 2

Vancouver
1.Mehmet Emre Peker, Ufuk Atlıhan, Duygu Uçar Kartal. Vesicouterine fistula after cesarean section: A case report. EJM. 2025 Jun. 1;64(2):398-401. doi:10.19161/etd.1610375

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