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New option for recurrent rectovaginal fistulas
P N Haray1, G Stiff, M E Foster
1Department of Surgery, East Glamorgan General Hospital, Wales, United Kingdom.
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|April 1, 1996
Abstract
Purpose:
To describe an operative technique for repair of recurrent rectovaginal fistulas.
Methods:
A diamond-shaped cutaneous flap advancement into the vagina and a standard endoanal advancement flap are described for use as an alternative option in treatment of recurrent rectovaginal fistulas.
Results:
Complete healing of fistula was achieved with no impairment of continence.
Conclusion:
This technique is suitable in treatment of recurrent rectovaginal fistulas especially in frail and elderly patients.