Laparoscopic Repair of a Colo-Ovarian Fistula. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate a laparoscopic approach to managing a colo-ovarian fistula. DESIGN: Narrated video outlining surgical technique. SETTING: Colo-ovarian fistulas are a rare entity with a lack of systematized evidence to guide surgical treatment [1-3]. Available case reports describe open en-bloc resection of the colon and adnexal organs with colorectal anastomosis [3]. We present a case of a colo-ovarian fistula managed laparoscopically with discoid resection of the fistulous tract, a technique used for rectosigmoid endometriosis [4]. INTERVENTION: A 51-year-old G0 presented with fevers, leukocytosis, and computed tomography imaging showing a peripherally enhancing adnexal complex highly suspicious for tubo-ovarian abscess that was refractory to antibiotics and interventional-radiology guided drainage. The patient elected for definitive surgery with hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and indicated procedures.

publication date

  • November 25, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Endometriosis
  • Fistula
  • Laparoscopy

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85123737418

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.11.015

PubMed ID

  • 34839062

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 29

issue

  • 2