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Transvaginal fistulogram study

Date: Nov 28, 2022

Question:

Our hospital IR department performed a contrast injection under fluoroscopy into the vaginal vault via a Foley catheter in a patient with Crohn's disease and a known rectovaginal fistula. Upon injection there was no gross evidence of fistulous communication to the rectum. The Foley catheter was removed. What should be reported?

Question ID : 18036
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