Colo-ovarian Fistula Complicating Sigmoid Diverticulitis: A Rare Complication of Colonic Diverticulitis

Jayamalini Marappan, Peng Peng Tan, Muhamad Zabidi Ahmad

Abstract


Colonic fistula is a known complication of diverticulitis with communication mainly to the bladder, small bowel and uterus. Colo-ovarian fistulas, on the other hand, is a rare complication of colonic diverticulitis with only a few reported cases. Colo-ovarian fistulas are primarily associated with ovarian malignancy, ovarian abscess or Crohn’s disease, hence there is a low index of suspicion for colo-ovarian fistulas in diverticulitis due to its rarity. We report a case of a menopausal woman with sigmoid colon diverticulitis complicated with colo-ovarian fistula. 

Keywords


Colo-ovarian; fistula; colonic diverticulitis; sigmoid colon; right iliac fossa

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