Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections due to Asymptomatic Colonic Diverticulitis
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Colovesical fistula is a common complication of diverticulitis. Pneumaturia, fecaluria, urinary tract infections, abdominal pain, and dysuria are commonly reported. The authors report a case of colovesical fistula due to asymptomatic diverticulitis, and they emphasize the importance of deeply investigate recurrent urinary tract infection without any bowel symptoms. They also briefly review the literature.
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دوره 2012 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012