A case report of a colouterine fistula treatment: when the patient chooses the steeplechase
10.3393/ac.2021.00318.0045
- Author:
Stefano PONTONE
1
;
Pier Giorgio NARDIS
;
Chiara EBERSPACHER
;
Domenico MASCAGNI
Author Information
1. Department of Surgical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Annals of Coloproctology
2023;39(4):366-370
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Colouterine fistula is a rare disease that is primarily treated using surgical approaches. Although invasive surgery is controversial in terms of techniques and results, minimally invasive endoscopic treatments have not been widely described. However, because it is rare for these fistulas to close spontaneously, surgical treatment is often mandatory. Appropriate management of colouterine fistula is complicated, especially when the patient refuses surgery. In this case study, we provide the first description of a minimally invasive endoscopic treatment of an iatrogenic colouterine fistula using a self-expandable metallic stent after an over-the-scope clip malposition.
