[Recto-vesical fistula (author's transl)].

23 cases of recto-vesical fistula are described; their diagnostic and therapeutic approach are discussed. The entero-vesical fistula result mainly from diverticular disease but may be secondary to tumor or Crohn's disease of the large bowel too. The treatment needs allways surgery: bowel resection and bladder extraperitonisation. Results and literature are compared.