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ArticleCureus2026

Colovaginal Fistula in a Patient Without Diverticular Disease or Prior Hysterectomy: A Case Report.

Sulagna Sensarma, MacKenzie Cole, Rohit Mantha, Shelby Wallace, Zachary Harwood

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Sulagna SensarmaSurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, USA.
MacKenzie ColeSurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, USA.
Rohit ManthaSurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, USA.
Shelby WallaceSurgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, USA.
Zachary HarwoodInternal Medicine, HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, Brandon, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Colovaginal fistulas are abnormal communications between the colon and vagina that typically present with the passage of flatus or fecal material through the vagina and usually require surgical repair. Most cases occur in association with diverticular disease or a prior hysterectomy; occurrence in the absence of these risk factors is uncommon and may delay diagnosis. We present the case of a 69-year-old woman with a colovaginal fistula despite the absence of diverticular disease and a history of prior hysterectomy. She underwent successful multidisciplinary surgical management involving Urology, Gynecology, and General Surgery, followed by a favorable postoperative recovery. This report highlights the importance of considering colovaginal fistula in elderly patients presenting with feculent vaginal discharge, even in the absence of traditional risk factors, and demonstrates the value of coordinated multidisciplinary management in atypical presentations.

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colovaginal fistulalow anterior resectionpelvic adhesionsrobotic-assisted surgerysigmoidectomy

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PMID42701788
PMCPMC13545992

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