Question 1

i have a bowel +bladder fistula, would an operation be need for this , and if surgery, is it keyhole or open surgery?

Accepted Answer

These fistulas : Are amongst the most difficult to treat and very rarely respond to medical therapy (that is, if you have Crohn's disease). It almost always requires surgery, and the surgical repair can be difficult and is not always successful. I'd recommend seeing an accomplished surgeon with this kind of experience.

Question 2

had surgery to remove diverticulitis and a bladder fistula a year ago it hurts in my right pelvic area when i cough?

Accepted Answer

Get eval: Not sure if the pain is related to the previous years surgical site, or if your appendix is inflamed, etc.  With your symptoms and history, best to get a medical evaluation and some possible testing ordered to aid in the diagnosis and subsequent treatment if needed..  best wishes.

Question 3

developed  stricture after surgery 4 colon/bladder fistula & divtclitis. is it because of scarring or reoccurence of divticlitis that i got stricture?

Accepted Answer

Recurrece: Uncommon problem, most  likely recurrence of disease not the scar , need endoscopic  reevaluation for presence of any malignancy'  initial balloon dilatation, if unsuccessful , followed by surgical resection  is required.

Question 4

colostomy surgery 3-2011 for colon/bladder fistula&divticulits. now test shows stricture. is it for sure stricture a result of reoccuring diverticuli?

Accepted Answer

No-many possibilitie: A stricture is a narrowing of the colon that can arise due to diseases of the colon such as diverticulitis, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or as a complication of prior surgery.  Management may include endoscopic dilitation of the stricture  or surgical excision, depending upon the cause of the stricture.  I recommend that you return to see your surgeon for their expert opinion.

Question 5

had colostomy surgery for colon/bladder fistula. have a super pubic catheter from previous. since surgery the cath hasn't drained - bladder flush?

Accepted Answer

Call your surgeon: While it seems likely that flushing may resolve a suprapubic catheter that is not draining, it is critical that you contact your surgeon for advise.  This it sounds like the surgery was fairly recent and because your repair may be adversely affected if the flush is done incorrectly (and if the flushing does not work, your surgeon will need to see you anyways),  best to put him/her on alert.

Question 6

appx what percentage develop a stricture after surgery 4 colon/bladder fistula & diverticulitis? is the balloon treatment (dillation?)very successful?

Accepted Answer

Not frequent: If stricture develops may be due to recurrences of disease, balloon dilation may help, will require resection for better out come.

Question 7

had surgery to remove fistula between colon and bladder. foley taken out yesterday. are small bits of blood in urine and pain during erection normal?

Accepted Answer

Common: What you describe is not uncommon for the surgery you underwent.  Those symptoms should dissipate in time.   If not,  get checked by a urologist.

Question 8

are there any risks involved in fistula surgery?

Accepted Answer

Sure, it's surgery: Any surgical procedure has inherent risks, including possible infection, bleeding, sedation/medication issues, possible damage to nearby tissues including nerves, etc.
Discuss the details with your surgeon.

Question 9

what is bladder suspension surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: It is a procedure to help with stress incontinence. The procedure helps to replace the bladder/urethral angle. It can involve mesh, tape, or suture depending on the procedure.

Question 10

still bleeding days after bladder surgery, why?

Accepted Answer

Best to: Talk to the surgeon. Many causes but only the surgeon can give you the best possibilities.

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I have a bowel +bladder fistula, would an operation be need for this , and if surgery, is it keyhole or open surgery?

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Had surgery to remove diverticulitis and a bladder fistula a year ago it hurts in my right pelvic area when i cough?

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Developed stricture after surgery 4 colon/bladder fistula & divtclitis. is it because of scarring or reoccurence of divticlitis that i got stricture?

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Colostomy surgery 3-2011 for colon/bladder fistula&divticulits. now test shows stricture. is it for sure stricture a result of reoccuring diverticuli?

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Had colostomy surgery for colon/bladder fistula. have a super pubic catheter from previous. since surgery the cath hasn't drained - bladder flush?

A member asked:

Appx what percentage develop a stricture after surgery 4 colon/bladder fistula & diverticulitis? is the balloon treatment (dillation?)very successful?

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Had surgery to remove fistula between colon and bladder. foley taken out yesterday. are small bits of blood in urine and pain during erection normal?

A member asked:

Are there any risks involved in fistula surgery?

A member asked:

What is bladder suspension surgery?

A member asked:

Still bleeding days after bladder surgery, why?

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