Vesicoperitoneal fistula--an unusual cause of tense ascites

Indian J Gastroenterol. 2007 May-Jun;26(3):138-9.

Abstract

We report a 55-year-old man who developed tense ascites due to vesicoperitoneal fistula. He had undergone surgery 32 years ago for excision of an infected urachal cyst, the tract and the umbilicus.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ascites / etiology*
  • Digestive System Fistula / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peritoneal Diseases / complications*
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / complications*
  • Urinary Fistula / complications*