Fistulas and diverticular disease

Bulgarian Medical Journal, 2023, 17(3), 12-15.

A. Chavoushian

Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic Mladost – Sofia

Abstract. Fistulas are a characteristic, but infrequent complication of the diverticular disease. The types of fistulas that develop are colovesical, cologenital, coloenteral and colocutaneous. Their diagnostics and treatment require a multidisciplinary team. The therapeutic approach to fistulas is determined by their localization, clinical manifestations, age, comorbidity, intraoperative findings and changes in anatomical structures.

Key words: diverticular disease, fistulas

Address for correspondence: Dr. Ani Chavoushian, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic Mladost, 66А, Tsarigradsko shosse Blvd., Bg – 1784 Sofia, e-mail: ani.chavoushian@acibademcityclinic.bg