Enterovesical fistula secondary to leiomyosarcoma

We report an unusual case of an enterovesical fistula caused by leiomyosarcoma infiltrating the intestinal wall and urinary bladder. The patient had previously presented recurrent urinary tract infection for one year. Although he has residual tumor, so far this elderly patient has survived for three...

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Published inArchivos españoles de urología Vol. 45; no. 5; p. 474
Main Authors Urdiales Viedma, M, Martos Padilla, S, Navarrete González, P, Moya Vázquez, R
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.06.1992
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Aged
Humans
Intestinal Fistula - etiology
Intestinal Fistula - surgery
Intestinal Neoplasms - complications
Intestinal Neoplasms - surgery
Leiomyosarcoma - complications
Leiomyosarcoma - surgery
Male
Palliative Care
Urinary Bladder Fistula - etiology
Urinary Bladder Fistula - surgery
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Summary:We report an unusual case of an enterovesical fistula caused by leiomyosarcoma infiltrating the intestinal wall and urinary bladder. The patient had previously presented recurrent urinary tract infection for one year. Although he has residual tumor, so far this elderly patient has survived for three years post-operatively without further antineoplastic treatment.
ISSN:0004-0614