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[Urethral fistula due to Crohn's disease: case report of successful conservative management]

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 1, 2008

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Citation
Schwab C, Meyer D, Hetzer F, Borovicka J, Schmid H, Engeler D. [Urethral fistula due to Crohn's disease: case report of successful conservative management]. Der Urologe. Ausg. A 2008; 47:1350-2.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Der Urologe. Ausg. A 2008; 47
Publication Date
Oct 1, 2008
Issn Print
0340-2592
Pages
1350-2
Brief description/objective

We report a case of a recto-urethral fistula in Crohn's disease. In our case, suprapubic cystostomy, ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and azathioprine led to complete remission. Recto-urethral fistulas due to Crohn's disease are very uncommon. Pneumaturia, faecaluria, urinary tract infection, dysuria, and urethral discharge are the most common complaints. After complete diagnostics, immunosuppressive therapy in complicated Crohn's disease is of increasing importance. It is recommended to continue treatment after healing to prevent further complications.