[Our experience in treating rectovaginal fistulae]

Twenty six cases of acquired rectovaginal fistulas, operated during the period 1982-1989 are reported. The intervention in 18 patients was modified Gabriel's operation, in four patients combined with the modified method of sphincterolevatorplasty and in 4 patients--preternatural anus. Inferences are made that the results of the authors' approach to the treatment of rectovaginal fistulas are encouraging, despite the small number of cases (26 patients). With good technique and fulfillment the operative treatment is reliable.