Korean J Urol.  2008 Sep;49(9):860-862.

Vesicouterine Fistula Following Repeated Cesarean Section

• Kim JS
• Jeong MY
• Lee DH
• Suh HJ

Abstract

Vesicouterine fistula is a rare disease that comprises 1 to 4% of all reported urogenital fistulas. Repeated cesarean section may be related to the formation of vesicouterine fistula. We experienced a case of vesicouterine fistula, and the patient's symptom was gross hematuria during her mensturation period after repeated cesarean section.

Keyword

Cesarean section; Vesicouterine fistula

MeSH Terms

Cesarean Section
Female
Fistula
Hematuria
Pregnancy
Rare Diseases

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Bloody influx (B) through the fistula opening (A) was seen at the posterior wall of the urinary bladder by cystoscopy.

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  Fig. 2 Oblique view of the cystography reveals filling of the uterine cavity with contrast media. B: bladder, U: uterine cavity.

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