| Literature DB >> 656762 |
A G Parks, C L Allen, J D Frank, J F McPartlin.
Abstract
A sphincter-saving operative method of treating post-irradiation rectovaginal fistulas is presented. The technique involves the peranal anastomosis of healthy colon to the mid-anal canal using a 'sleeve' anastomosis. Four patients have been treated with cure of the fistula and a return to normal bowel habit. A fifth, with an irradiation ulcer causing intractable pain, also obtained complete relief of symptoms.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID： 656762 DOI： 10.1002/bjs.1800650615
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Surg ISSN： 0007-1323 Impact factor: 6.939