[Recurrent urethrorectal fistulae]

On the basis of 32 surgical cases of recurrent urorectal fistulas, review of relevant literature, the authors define factors determining choice of treatment and preoperative preparation policy. Such individual approach may secure success in many cases. A new surgical procedure of surgical treatment of urethrorectal fistulas involving abdominoanal resection of the rectum with implantation of the sigmoid into the anus has been tried and found satisfactory.