Complicated sigmoid diverticulitis causing colouterine fistula and recurring tubo-ovarian abscesses: a case report
Clinicians should consider complicated diverticulitis as a potential cause of TOA, even in the absence of radiologic signs. Multidisciplinary collaboration and individualized surgical management are essential for optimal outcomes in these rare and complex cases.
Authors
- Ronald J.C.L.M. Vuylsteke
- Felix Hers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0524-3826)
- Esther C.A.M. van Swieten
- Hein B.A.C. Stockmann
Institutions
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Spaarne Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Spaarne Gasthuis (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000177
- Primary Topic
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00