A Colourachal-Cutaneous Fistula: A Report of an Unusual Case. (31st January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gargouri, Mohamed Mourad; Boulma, Rami; Sallemi, Ahmed; Chlif, Mohamed; Fitouri, Zouhaier; Kallel, Yosri; Nouira, Yassine
• Other Names: Chiang P. H. Academic Editor.; Eke N. Academic Editor.; Lombardi G. Academic Editor.; Ramezanzadeh F. Academic Editor.; Solivetti F. M. Academic Editor.; Takahashi S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in urology. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-01-31
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; Urology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases; Genitourinary organs -- Diseases; Urology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/865852
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-696X

Abstract

Abstract : Urachal anomalies are rare affections due to incomplete closure of urachus during foetal period. Colo-urachal-cutaneous fistula is an uncommon complication of urachal anomalies. Only three cases have been reported so far in the literature. Herein, we report a new case in a 51-year-old patient presenting with umbilical feculent discharge lasting for 4 weeks. Diagnosis was made by computed tomography. After en bloc total surgical excision followup was uneventful.