ReviewInsights into imaging2019
Elucidating vaginal fistulas on CT and MRI.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.
- Robotic-Assisted Early Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistula in a Colon Cancer Patient: A Case Report and Surgical Technique Video.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- The Essential Role of High-resolution MRI Fistulogram Imaging with Ultrasound Gel Enema in Diagnosing Complex Rectovaginal Fistulas Post-Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer: A Case Study Review.Current medical imaging · 2026Review
- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Vesicocervical Fistula Following Vacuum-Assisted Delivery with History of Cesarean Section.Reports (MDPI) · 2025Article
- Robotic surgery for urinary fistulae in females: a narrative review.Gynecology and pelvic medicine · 2025Review
- Current update on the role of endoanal ultrasound: a primer for radiologists.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2024Review
- [Postoperative Imaging Findings of Colorectal Surgery: A Pictorial Essay].Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology · 2024Review
- Robotic management of urinary fistula.Asian journal of urology · 2024Review
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- Gynecological Fistulae-Has Anything Changed in the Diagnosis and Treatment over the Last Decade? A Narrative Literature Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Review
- Post-Surgical Imaging Assessment in Rectal Cancer: Normal Findings and Complications.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Review
- Tumor-Bowel Fistula as a Rare Form of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer-Imaging and Treatment: Preliminary Report.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2022Article
- Management of Anastomotic Leaks in Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2022Review
- Embryology of the urogenital tract; a practical overview for urogynecologic surgeons.International urogynecology journal · 2021Review
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Abstract
Vaginal fistulas (VF) represent abnormal communications between the vagina and either the distal portion of the digestive system or the lower urinary tract, but lack an accepted classification and standardised terminology. Regardless of the underlying cause, these uncommon disorders result in profound physical, psychological, sexual and social distress to the patients.Since diagnosis of VF is challenging at gynaecologic examination, ano-proctoscopy and urethro-cystoscopy, imaging is crucial to confirm the fistula, to visualise its site, course and involved organ, and to characterise the underlying disease. The traditional conventional radiographic studies provided limited cross-sectional information and are nowadays largely replaced by CT and MRI studies.Aiming to provide radiologists with an increased familiarity with VF, this pictorial paper summarises their clinical features, pathogenesis and therapeutic approach, and presents the appropriate CT and MRI acquisition and interpretation techniques that vary according to the anatomic site and termination of the fistula. The current role of state-of-the art CT and MRI is presented with examples regarding both entero- (involving the colon, rectum and anus) and urinary (connecting the bladder, distal ureter or urethra) VF. The resulting combined anatomic and functional cross-sectional information is crucial to allow a correct therapeutic choice and surgical planning.
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