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Common lower urinary tract fistulas: A review of clinical presentations, causes and radiographic imaging
Wanaporn Burivong1, Vichit Leelasithorn2, Vithya Varavithya3
1Radiology instructor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkarak, Nakhon-nayok, Thailand.
2Assistant professor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkarak, Nakhon-nayok, Thailand.
3Assistant professor, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkarak, Nakhon-nayok, Thailand.

doi:10.5348/ijcri-2011-01-13-RA-1

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How to cite this article:
Burivong W, Leelasithorn V, Varavithya V. Common lower urinary tract fistulas: A review of clinical presentations, causes and radiographic imaging. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2011;2(1):1-7.


Abstract

Common lower urinary tract fistulas can present as uroenteric fistulas, urogenital fistulas and urocutaneous fistulas. They usually occur as sequel after pelvic surgery, obstetric complications following childbirth and gynecologic procedures. In patients with underlying neoplasm, fistulas may occur from primary or recurrent tumors and as a consequence of pelvic irradiation. Infectious process, trauma and congenital abnormalities can also cause lower urinary tract fistulas. Clinical presentation depends on the location and type of fistula. Radiographic imaging can give diagnosis and demonstrate associated complications of fistulas. Being familiar with clinical signs and symptoms as well as choosing the appropriate imaging modality and technique are important. This article reviews common types of lower urinary tract fistulas correlated with their cause, clinical presentation and imaging modalities for diagnosis.



Key Words: Fistula, Lower urinary tract, Etiology, Clinical symptom, Radiographic imaging

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Author Contributions:
Wanaporn Burivong - Conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published.
Vichit Leelasithorn - Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published.
Vithya Varavithya - Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published.
Guarantor of submission:
The corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Conflict of interest:
The author(s) declare no conflict of interests.
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