Vesicouterine fistula after cesarean section: ultrasonographic findings in two cases

• Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 441 - 443
• Main Authors: Park, B K, Kim, S H, Cho, J Y, Sim, J S, Seong, C K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Laurel, MD American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine 01.06.1999
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Body fluids; Cesarean Section - adverse effects; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); Medical imaging; Medical sciences; Surgery; Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases; Surgery of the genital tract and mammary gland; Ultrasonic investigative techniques; Ultrasonography; Urinary Bladder Fistula - diagnostic imaging; Urinary Bladder Fistula - etiology; Urinary system; Urology; Uterine Diseases - diagnostic imaging; Uterine Diseases - etiology; Sonography; Human; Urinary system disease; Fistula; Urinary tract disease; Female genital diseases; Case study; Surgery; Uterine diseases; Complication; Female; Diagnosis; Vesicouterine; Cesarean section

VUF is a rare condition, representing only 1 to 4% of all cases of urogenital fistula. The majority of cases of VUF are iatrogenic, occurring mainly after cesarean section, usually a low segment incision. The diagnosis is most often made by clinical detection of urine or dye passing through an exter...