| Literature DB >> 458977 |
J A Ryan, H G Beebe, R P Gibbons.
Abstract
A gracilis muscle flap can be used to close a rectourethral fistula caused by operative trauma and radiation. The flap is rotated easily into the perineum, brings vascularized muscle to irradiated and/or traumatized tissue and is a mechanical barrier between the urethra and the rectum.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 458977 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)56282-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Urol ISSN: 0022-5347 Impact factor: 7.450