S C Karakus1, I R User2, V Akcaer2, B H Ozokutan2, H Ceylan2. 1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gaziantep, Gaziantep, Turkey. Electronic address: sckarakus@yahoo.com. 2. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gaziantep, Gaziantep, Turkey.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a simple and effective technique for repairing a small-diameter urethrocutaneous fistula. METHODS AND TECHNIQUE: A total of 13 patients with a solitary and small-diameter (≤2 mm) urethrocutaneous fistula underwent repair with a ligation technique. RESULTS: None of the patients had voiding difficulties. One recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula occurred and it was successfully repaired with the same technique. CONCLUSION: This is a simple, quick and useful technique, particularly for small-diameter (≤2 mm) urethrocutaneous fistulas.
OBJECTIVE: To describe a simple and effective technique for repairing a small-diameter urethrocutaneous fistula. METHODS AND TECHNIQUE: A total of 13 patients with a solitary and small-diameter (≤2 mm) urethrocutaneous fistula underwent repair with a ligation technique. RESULTS: None of the patients had voiding difficulties. One recurrent urethrocutaneous fistula occurred and it was successfully repaired with the same technique. CONCLUSION: This is a simple, quick and useful technique, particularly for small-diameter (≤2 mm) urethrocutaneous fistulas.