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Colovesical fistula

Also called Bowel-bladder connection

SurgeryUrologyImportant

Abnormal connection between the colon and bladder, most commonly from diverticular disease or colorectal cancer, presenting with fecaluria, pneumaturia, and recurrent UTIs.

Korean

대장방광루

결장과 방광 사이의 비정상적 통로; 반복성 요로 감염과 소변 내 공기 배출을 유발.

French

Fistule colovésicale

Communication anormale entre le côlon et la vessie ; se manifeste par fécalurie, pneumaturie et infections urinaires récidivantes.

Word parts

  • col/oRoot(Greek) Colon
  • vesic/oRoot(Latin) Bladder, blister

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