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Coloseminal Vesicle Fistula: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Despite their anatomic proximity, communication between the colorectum and seminal vesicle is an uncommon event. We describe the first reported case of a fistula between the colon and seminal vesicle as a complication of diverticulitis. This case report is followed by a literature review of other reported cases of fistula formation between the seminal vesicle and the colon.

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  1. Division of Colorectal Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Mark LaSpina D.O., Katherine Facklis M.D. & Phillip Fleshner M.D.

  2. Division of Infectious Diseases, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Irving Posalski M.D.

  3. 8737 Beverly Blvd., Suite 101, Los Angeles, California, 90048, USA

    Phillip Fleshner M.D.

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LaSpina, M., Facklis, K., Posalski, I. et al. Coloseminal Vesicle Fistula: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature. Dis Colon Rectum 49, 1791–1793 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-006-0717-9

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