Urinary fistula

A fistula is an abnormal connection between the urinary tract and another structure, for example between the bladder and the vagina (vesicovaginal), or between the urinary tract and the bowel or skin. Fistulas can follow surgery, childbirth, radiation, or inflammation, and they often cause continuous leakage of urine. They are repaired surgically by separating the structures and rebuilding healthy tissue between them; the best approach depends on the cause, the location, and whether radiation was involved.

The most useful items are:

• Imaging: CT urogram, MRI, retrograde/antegrade studies, or ultrasounds. The actual images matter, not just the reports; for many patients, asking the imaging center for CDs is still the simplest way to get a complete copy.
• Operative notes from any prior urinary-tract surgeries.
• Procedure and cystoscopy reports, including stent or tube changes.
• A brief timeline of your symptoms and treatments, plus recent kidney-function labs.

Having these ready before your first call makes the review more useful. Contact the office and speak with the scheduling team about the best way to submit records for your case.