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In 1985 sigmoid resection was performed in an 81-year-old patient with recurrent sigmoid diverticulitis. Due to adenomyosis uteri, hysterectomy was performed at the same time. Approximately one year after an uneventful recovery fetid leukorrhea occurred. Radiograms revealed a fistula between the terminal ileum and vagina. Adhesions between the terminal ileum and vaginal stump were surgically resolved and an ileum segment resection was performed. Postoperative recovery was uncomplicated and the patient has been symptom-free since. The histological findings of Actinomyces microorganisms, thread-like foreign material and detritus drew our attention to a rare instance of abdominal actinomycosis. Publications of purely historical interest dealing with therapeutic measures before the antibiotic era are not taken into consideration. The clinical picture, incidence and therapy of abdominal actinomycosis are described in the light of the literature.
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PMID:[Abdominal actinomycosis--ileo-vaginal fistula as clinical manifestation. Case report and literature review]. 218 81

In 1985, a resection of the sigmoid colon was performed on an 81-year-old patient with recurrent and stenotic sigmoid diverticulitis. Vaginal hysterectomy was carried out at the same time for adenomycosis. After an uneventful recovery, approximately 1 year later the patient was presented with fetial leucorrhoea. Radiologically, a fistula was apparent between the terminal ileum and the vagina. Adhesions between the terminal ileum and the vaginal stump were surgically resolved and an ileum segment resection performed. Postoperative recovery was smooth and the patient has remained symptom-free since then. The histological findings of actinomyces spores, thread-like foreign material and detritus drew out attention to the rare manifestation of abdominal actinomycosis. The relevant literature was compiled as completely as possible. Not included are publications of historical interest on therapeutic measures before the antibiotic era. The clinical picture, frequency and therapy of abdominal actinomycosis are discussed on the basis of this review of the literature.
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PMID:[Abdominal actinomycosis. Ileo-vaginal fistula as a clinical manifestation. Case report and review of the literature]. 240 38