P N Haray1, G Stiff, M E Foster. 1. Department of Surgery, East Glamorgan General Hospital, Wales, United Kingdom.
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.
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.
Authors: J M Devesa; M Devesa; G R Velasco; R Vicente; F García-Moreno; A Rey; P López-Hervás; J Die; J M Molina Journal: Tech Coloproctol Date: 2007-05-25 Impact factor: 3.781