Abstract
A 66-year-old male who underwent Hartmann's operation for rectal cancer developed a pelvic abscess treated with late onset endoscopic vacuum (endo-VAC). He developed a fistula from the abscess to the bladder. The literature does not support prolonged or late onset endo-VAC to treat chronic pelvic abscesses. There is only evidence for early treatment of the presacral abscess. To prevent fistula formation during endo-VAC, care should be taken if the abscess-cavity is close to the bladder or the sponge is in direct contact with other bowel segments. Magnetic resonance imaging with contrast enema can show the relation.
| Translated title of the contribution | Rectovesical fistula as a complication to endoscopic vacuum treatment of a chronic presacral cavity |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 175 |
| Issue number | 22 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1573-4 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 27 May 2013 |
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