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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2022; 10(10): 3241-3250
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3241
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3241
Appendico-vesicocolonic fistula: A case report and review of literature
Han Yan, Ying-Chao Wu, Xin Wang, Yu-Cun Liu, Shuai Zuo, Peng-Yuan Wang, Department of General Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100032, China
Author contributions: Yan H reviewed the literature and contributed to data collection and manuscript drafting; Wu YC and Zuo S were the patient’s surgeons and were responsible for the revision of the manuscript; all other members equally contributed to the medical treatment and manuscript drafting.
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Corresponding author: Peng-Yuan Wang, MD, Doctor, Department of General Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100032, China.
Received: October 10, 2021
Peer-review started: October 10, 2021
First decision: December 12, 2021
Revised: December 30, 2021
Accepted: February 23, 2022
Article in press: February 23, 2022
Published online: April 6, 2022
Processing time: 170 Days and 8.6 Hours
Peer-review started: October 10, 2021
First decision: December 12, 2021
Revised: December 30, 2021
Accepted: February 23, 2022
Article in press: February 23, 2022
Published online: April 6, 2022
Processing time: 170 Days and 8.6 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Appendico-vesicocolonic fistulas and appendicovesical fistulas are rare diseases involving the intestine and urinary bladder. These conditions have a very low morbidity even in patients with appendicitis after conservative treatment or with malignant tumors. Early symptoms and signs are usually atypical, making early diagnosis and treatment more difficult. Here, we present a case of an appendico-vesicocolonic fistula combined with an appendiceal-colonic fistula and provide some recommendations for diagnosis and treatment along with a review of the literature.