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Complicated diverticulitis with colovesical fistula and bladder abscess formation in pregnancy: a case report

Published:2024-01-01 Issue:1 Volume:13 Page:
ISSN:2192-8959
Container-title:Case Reports in Perinatal Medicine
language:en
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Author:

Huang Shirley¹,Chen Jiahua²,Rivera Natalie²,Ram Kavitha T.²,Minkoff Howard L.³

Affiliation:

1. State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Health Sciences University (Student) , Brooklyn , NY , USA

2. Maimonides Medical Center (The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology) , Brooklyn , NY , USA

3. State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Health Sciences University (Faculty, School of Public Health) , Brooklyn , NY , USA

Abstract

Abstract Objectives Diverticulitis, characterized by inflammation or infection of diverticula, is rarely observed during pregnancy due to its association with elderly patients. Limited literature exists regarding its diagnosis and management in pregnant patients, especially in the setting of complications. Case presentation This paper presents a case of a 37-year-old multiparous woman diagnosed with complicated diverticulitis, including colovesical fistula and bladder abscess formation. Conclusions This paper highlights the importance of considering diverticulitis in pregnant patients with abdominal pain, the need for timely diagnosis, and the significance of multidisciplinary care.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/crpm-2023-0030/pdf

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