Rectovaginal Fistulas: Current Surgical Management

Overview

Journal Clin Colon Rectal Surg

Date 2009 Dec 17

PMID 20011383

Citations 15

Authors

David E Rivadeneira

Brett Ruffo

Salim Amrani

Cynthia Salinas

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Abstract

Rectovaginal fistulas represent an often devastating condition in patients and a challenge for surgeons. Successful management of this condition must take into account a variety of variables including the etiology, size, and location of the fistula. Etiologies include obstetrical trauma, inflammatory bowel disease, malignant processes, and complications of radiation therapy and surgery. Repair options include local repairs, tissue transfer techniques, and abdominal operations.

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