Rectourethral fistula due to Crohn's disease

Acta Urol Belg. 1996 Sep;64(3):47-8.

Abstract

Fistulas between the large bowel and the prostatic urethra, due to Crohn's disease, are very uncommon. Pneumaturia and an abnormal urethral discharge are the most common symptoms. Diagnosis is made by a voiding cystourethrogram or a retrograde urethrography. Treatment is usually difficult with a high percentage of recurrence. A well documented case is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Rectal Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Rectal Fistula / etiology*
  • Rectal Fistula / surgery
  • Urethral Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology*
  • Urinary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology*