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Published on: July 27, 2017
Colovaginal Fistula: An Uncommon Complication After Vaginal Hysterectomy and Pelvic Floor Repair With Mesh Surgery
Yin Ru Tan1, Jill Cheng Sim Lee2, Sharmini Su A Sivarajah3
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kandang Kerbau (KK) Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, SGP.
Abstract:
A colovaginal fistula (CVF) is an abnormal epithelialized connection between the colon and the vagina. It is a rare complication following gynaecology surgery and can significantly affect patients' quality of life. CVFs are commonly associated with diverticular disease and are usually seen in patients with a previous hysterectomy. We report an uncommon case of postsurgical CVF following vaginal hysterectomy with mesh-augmented pelvic floor repair, which was unrelated to diverticulitis. The patient was successfully managed by a multidisciplinary team with staged surgery.
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