Vesico-vaginal fistula

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Had a total hysterectomy 2 months ago for diffuse adenomyosis with an endometrial polyp since that she presents an Involuntary discharge of urine through the vagina. Pelvic MRI was performed with vaginal opacification (ultrasound gel).

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
mri

There is an abnormal fistulous tract (width = 6 mm) between the posterosuperior angle of the urinary bladder and vagina in keeping with a vesico-vaginal fistula.

Case Discussion

The clinical history and the MRI features are consistent with a vesicovaginal fistula.

Hysterectomy and prolonged obstructed labor are the commonest predisposing factors for vesico-vaginal fistula.

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