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Bladder fistula

MedGen UID:
2662
•Concept ID:
C0005690
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: Fistula, Urinary Bladder; Fistula, Vesical; Fistulas, Urinary Bladder; Fistulas, Vesical; Urinary Bladder Fistula; Urinary Bladder Fistulas; Vesical Fistula; Vesical Fistulas
SNOMED CT: Bladder fistula (68666001)
 
HPO: HP:0004321

Definition

The presence of a fistula connecting the urinary bladder to another organ or the skin. The fistula can involve the bowel, the vagina, or rarely, the skin. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVBladder fistula

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate versus Plasmakinetic Enucleation of the Prostate in the Treatment of Massive Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Zhang J, Wang Y, Li S, Jin S, Zhang S, Zhao C, Yang W, Cui S, Liu Y
Urol Int 2021;105(9-10):735-742. Epub 2021 Feb 1 doi: 10.1159/000511116. PMID: 33524981
Laparoscopic evaluation and management of 47 patients with late-onset mesh infection after inguinal hernioplasty.
Jin C, Shen Y, Chen J
Hernia 2020 Apr;24(2):381-385. Epub 2020 Feb 24 doi: 10.1007/s10029-020-02141-6. PMID: 32096089
Urological complications after treatment of cervical cancer.
Wit EM, Horenblas S
Nat Rev Urol 2014 Feb;11(2):110-7. Epub 2014 Jan 28 doi: 10.1038/nrurol.2013.323. PMID: 24473416

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Hypospadias management in children with anorectal malformation: a multidisciplinary single center experience.
Forlini V, Pellegrino C, Capitanucci ML, Beati F, Iacobelli BD, Conforti A, Sollini ML, Turchi B, Agamennone M, Marras CE, Esposito G, Palma P, Della Bella G, D'urzo R, Castelli E, Bagolan P, Mosiello G
Pediatr Surg Int 2023 Jul 6;39(1):226. doi: 10.1007/s00383-023-05505-y. PMID: 37410181
Risk factors and dose-effects for bladder fistula, bleeding and cystitis after radiotherapy with imaged-guided adaptive brachytherapy for cervical cancer: An EMBRACE analysis.
Spampinato S, Fokdal LU, Pötter R, Haie-Meder C, Lindegaard JC, Schmid MP, Sturdza A, Jürgenliemk-Schulz IM, Mahantshetty U, Segedin B, Bruheim K, Hoskin P, Rai B, Huang F, Cooper R, van der Steen-Banasik E, Van Limbergen E, Sundset M, Westerveld H, Nout RA, Jensen NBK, Kirisits C, Kirchheiner K, Tanderup K; EMBRACE Collaborative Group
Radiother Oncol 2021 May;158:312-320. Epub 2021 Feb 3 doi: 10.1016/j.radonc.2021.01.019. PMID: 33545254
Bladder spasm following urogenital fistula repair.
Ekwedigwe KC, Isikhuemen ME, Sunday-Adeoye I, Yakubu EN, Eliboh MO
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2017 Sep;138(3):299-303. Epub 2017 Jun 21 doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12226. PMID: 28574159
Laparoscopic and Robotic-assisted Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Miklos JR, Moore RD, Chinthakanan O
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2015 Jul-Aug;22(5):727-36. Epub 2015 Mar 10 doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.03.001. PMID: 25764976
Vesicoenteric fistulas.
Karamchandani MC, West CF Jr
Am J Surg 1984 May;147(5):681-3. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(84)90141-7. PMID: 6721047

Diagnosis

Management of colovesical fistula: a systematic review.
Zizzo M, Tumiati D, Bassi MC, Zanelli M, Sanguedolce F, Porpiglia F, Fiori C, Campobasso D, Castro Ruiz C, Bergamaschi FA, Maestroni UV, Carrieri G, Cormio L, Biolchini F, Palicelli A, Soriano A, Sassatelli R, Ascani S, Annessi V, Giunta A
Minerva Urol Nephrol 2022 Aug;74(4):400-408. Epub 2021 Nov 18 doi: 10.23736/S2724-6051.21.04750-9. PMID: 34791866
Colovesical fistula: review on conservative management, surgical techniques and minimally invasive approaches.
Cochetti G, Del Zingaro M, Boni A, Cocca D, Panciarola M, Tiezzi A, Gaudio G, Balzarini F, Ursi P, Mearini E
G Chir 2018 Jul-Aug;39(4):195-207. PMID: 30039786
Vesicocutaneous fistula.
Toufique H, Merani AJ
J Pak Med Assoc 2011 Sep;61(9):918-9. PMID: 22360039
Enterovesical fistulas: diagnosis and management.
Scozzari G, Arezzo A, Morino M
Tech Coloproctol 2010 Dec;14(4):293-300. Epub 2010 Jul 9 doi: 10.1007/s10151-010-0602-3. PMID: 20617353
Vesicoenteric fistulas.
Karamchandani MC, West CF Jr
Am J Surg 1984 May;147(5):681-3. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(84)90141-7. PMID: 6721047

Therapy

Uterovesical fistula and its treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Brtnický T, Charadan AMS, Koliba P, Malecová M, Dubová O, Hubka P, Zikán M
Ceska Gynekol 2024;89(1):56-60. doi: 10.48095/cccg202456. PMID: 38418255
Management of colovesical fistula: a systematic review.
Zizzo M, Tumiati D, Bassi MC, Zanelli M, Sanguedolce F, Porpiglia F, Fiori C, Campobasso D, Castro Ruiz C, Bergamaschi FA, Maestroni UV, Carrieri G, Cormio L, Biolchini F, Palicelli A, Soriano A, Sassatelli R, Ascani S, Annessi V, Giunta A
Minerva Urol Nephrol 2022 Aug;74(4):400-408. Epub 2021 Nov 18 doi: 10.23736/S2724-6051.21.04750-9. PMID: 34791866
Indications and outcomes of enterovesical and colovesical fistulas: systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of prevalence.
Granieri S, Sessa F, Bonomi A, Paleino S, Bruno F, Chierici A, Sciannamea IM, Germini A, Campi R, Talso M, Facciorusso A, Deiana G, Serni S, Cotsoglou C
BMC Surg 2021 May 27;21(1):265. doi: 10.1186/s12893-021-01272-6. PMID: 34044862Free PMC Article
Urological complications after treatment of cervical cancer.
Wit EM, Horenblas S
Nat Rev Urol 2014 Feb;11(2):110-7. Epub 2014 Jan 28 doi: 10.1038/nrurol.2013.323. PMID: 24473416
Vesico-uterine fistula.
Iloabachie GC, Njoku O
Br J Urol 1985 Aug;57(4):438-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1985.tb06305.x. PMID: 4027516

Prognosis

Erudition from primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty for anorectal malformations over two decades.
Sharma S
Pediatr Surg Int 2023 Oct 1;39(1):277. doi: 10.1007/s00383-023-05559-y. PMID: 37777986
Bladder spasm following urogenital fistula repair.
Ekwedigwe KC, Isikhuemen ME, Sunday-Adeoye I, Yakubu EN, Eliboh MO
Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2017 Sep;138(3):299-303. Epub 2017 Jun 21 doi: 10.1002/ijgo.12226. PMID: 28574159
Appendico-ileo-vesical fistula.
Kawamura YJ, Sugamata Y, Yoshino K, Abo Y, Nara S, Sumita T, Setoyama R, Kiribuchi Y, Kawano N
J Gastroenterol 1998 Dec;33(6):868-71. doi: 10.1007/s005350050190. PMID: 9853562
Enterovesical fistula.
Sarr MG, Fishman EK, Goldman SM, Siegelman SS, Cameron JL
Surg Gynecol Obstet 1987 Jan;164(1):41-8. PMID: 3798309
Vesicoenteric fistulas.
Karamchandani MC, West CF Jr
Am J Surg 1984 May;147(5):681-3. doi: 10.1016/0002-9610(84)90141-7. PMID: 6721047

Clinical prediction guides

The impact of repeated bladder surgery on successful bladder neck closure in classic bladder exstrophy: The role of mucosal violations.
Harris TGW, Crigger CB, Sholklapper TN, Haffar A, Yang R, Redett RJ 3rd, Gearhart JP
J Pediatr Urol 2023 Aug;19(4):372.e1-372.e7. Epub 2023 Apr 23 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.04.022. PMID: 37149474
Is suturing of the bladder defect in benign Enterovesical fistula necessary?
Dziki Ł, Włodarczyk M, Sobolewska-Włodarczyk A, Mik M, Trzciński R, Hill AG, Dziki A
BMC Surg 2019 Jul 8;19(1):85. doi: 10.1186/s12893-019-0542-4. PMID: 31286905Free PMC Article
Clinical and urodynamic outcomes in children with anorectal malformation subtype of recto-bladder neck fistula.
Strine AC, VanderBrink BA, Alam Z, Schulte M, Noh PH, DeFoor WR Jr, Minevich E, Sheldon CA, Frischer JS, Reddy PP
J Pediatr Urol 2017 Aug;13(4):376.e1-376.e6. Epub 2017 Jul 10 doi: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2017.06.008. PMID: 28733158
Urological complications after treatment of cervical cancer.
Wit EM, Horenblas S
Nat Rev Urol 2014 Feb;11(2):110-7. Epub 2014 Jan 28 doi: 10.1038/nrurol.2013.323. PMID: 24473416
Fistulas of the genitourinary tract: a radiologic review.
Yu NC, Raman SS, Patel M, Barbaric Z
Radiographics 2004 Sep-Oct;24(5):1331-52. doi: 10.1148/rg.245035219. PMID: 15371612

Recent systematic reviews

Management of colovesical fistula: a systematic review.
Zizzo M, Tumiati D, Bassi MC, Zanelli M, Sanguedolce F, Porpiglia F, Fiori C, Campobasso D, Castro Ruiz C, Bergamaschi FA, Maestroni UV, Carrieri G, Cormio L, Biolchini F, Palicelli A, Soriano A, Sassatelli R, Ascani S, Annessi V, Giunta A
Minerva Urol Nephrol 2022 Aug;74(4):400-408. Epub 2021 Nov 18 doi: 10.23736/S2724-6051.21.04750-9. PMID: 34791866
Indications and outcomes of enterovesical and colovesical fistulas: systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis of prevalence.
Granieri S, Sessa F, Bonomi A, Paleino S, Bruno F, Chierici A, Sciannamea IM, Germini A, Campi R, Talso M, Facciorusso A, Deiana G, Serni S, Cotsoglou C
BMC Surg 2021 May 27;21(1):265. doi: 10.1186/s12893-021-01272-6. PMID: 34044862Free PMC Article
Congenital vesicouterine fistulas-A PRISMA-compliant systematic review.
Jóźwik M, Jóźwik M, Zaręba K, Semczuk A, Modzelewska B, Jóźwik M
Neurourol Urodyn 2018 Nov;37(8):2361-2367. Epub 2018 Aug 14 doi: 10.1002/nau.23795. PMID: 30106189
A Systematic Review Assessing Medical Treatment for Rectovaginal and Enterovesical Fistulae in Crohn's Disease.
Kaimakliotis P, Simillis C, Harbord M, Kontovounisios C, Rasheed S, Tekkis PP
J Clin Gastroenterol 2016 Oct;50(9):714-21. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000000607. PMID: 27466166
Laparoscopic and Robotic-assisted Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Miklos JR, Moore RD, Chinthakanan O
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2015 Jul-Aug;22(5):727-36. Epub 2015 Mar 10 doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.03.001. PMID: 25764976

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