[Colo-urachal-cutaneous fistula in an adult]

Tunis Med. 2011 May;89(5):476-8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Background: An infected urachal cyst is an uncommon finding in adults.

Aim: To report a case of a sigmoid- urachal- cutaneous fistula.

Case report: A 51 years old adult male presented with fecaloid leaking from rupture of an infected urachal cyst. Definitive management consisted of resection of the urachus with a bladder cuff, along with removal of the affected bowel segments.

Conclusion: Colo-urachal-cutaneous fistula is a rare condition; its management is rather complex.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colon / diagnostic imaging
  • Colon / surgery
  • Cutaneous Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Cutaneous Fistula / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Urachus / diagnostic imaging
  • Urachus / pathology
  • Urachus / surgery