Ureterorectal fistula: a rare cause of recurrent bacteriuria

Ureterorectal fistula: a rare cause of recurrent bacteriuria

The differential diagnosis of recurrent bacteriuria includes a host of conditions very familiar to urologists. Ureterorectal fistula represents an unusual clinical entity that can cause recurrent bacteriuria. We present a patient who ultimately proved to have such a fistula. We review the available...

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Veröffentlicht in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2000-02, Vol.55 (2), p.286-286
1. Verfasser: Doebler, Robert W
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Hematuria - diagnosis
Hematuria - etiology
Humans
Rectal Fistula - complications
Rectal Fistula - diagnosis
Recurrence
Ureteral Diseases - complications
Ureteral Diseases - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:The differential diagnosis of recurrent bacteriuria includes a host of conditions very familiar to urologists. Ureterorectal fistula represents an unusual clinical entity that can cause recurrent bacteriuria. We present a patient who ultimately proved to have such a fistula. We review the available literature and comment on the significance of this condition.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/S0090-4295(99)00382-9