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Rectovaginal fistula.

Bradley J Champagne1, Michael F McGee

  • 1Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-5047, USA. brad.champagne@uhhospitals.org

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Rectovaginal fistula management lacks a standard surgical approach. This review details effective surgical techniques for eradicating this disabling condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Management
  • Gynecology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Rectovaginal fistula is a prevalent condition with significant implications.
  • Current surgical management lacks a universally accepted, evidence-based approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a disease-based review of rectovaginal fistula.
  • To highlight effective surgical strategies for fistula eradication.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of traditional and contemporary management strategies.
  • Analysis of various technical surgical approaches.

Main Results:

  • Multiple surgical techniques are effective for rectovaginal fistula eradication.
  • No single approach is universally accepted.

Conclusions:

  • Effective surgical options exist for rectovaginal fistula.
  • Further research may lead to evidence-based guidelines.