Surgical treatment of rectovaginal fistula-predictors of outcome and effects on quality of life. [PDF]
Int J Colorectal Dis, 2022 To determine the results after rectovaginal fistula (RVF) repair and find predictors of outcome. Primary objective was fistula healing. Secondary outcomes were morbidity and patient health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Söderqvist EV, Cashin PH, Graf W.
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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2010 Rectovaginal fistulas are abnormal epithelial-lined connections between the rectum and vagina. They can be quite bothersome to both the patient and the surgeon due to their irritating and embarrassing symptoms and high failure rate after repair. An individualized, systematic approach to these fistulas based on their size, location, and etiology ...
Teresa H, Debeche-Adams, Jaime L, Bohl
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Rectovaginal Fistula in Crohn's Disease: When and How to Operate? [PDF]
Clin Colon Rectal Surg, 2022 Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) occurring during the course of Crohn's disease (CD) constitutes a therapeutic challenge and is characterized by a high rate of recurrence.
Meyer J, Ris F, Parkes M, Davies J.
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Ano-rectovaginal fistula after obstetrical anal sphincter injury: Diverting stoma does not improve the surgical results. [PDF]
Colorectal Dis, 2022 Ano‐rectovaginal fistulas (ARVF) are challenging for the surgeon. Most of the series mix aetiologies, leading to confusion with respect to the conclusion.
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Rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection: Prevention and management. [PDF]
World J Gastrointest Surg, 2021 Rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection for rectal malignancy is one of the most challenging postoperative complications because it is difficult to treat and may complicate plans of adjuvant therapy.
Lohsiriwat V, Jitmungngan R.
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Rectovaginal fistula in a dog with a normal anus: a case report [PDF]
Veterinární Medicína, 2016 A one-year-old, 2.6 kg, spayed female Maltese dog was referred with passage of faeces coming from the vulva, repeated vaginal discharge and vaginitis. Through physical examination, contrast radiograph and vaginoscopic exploration, the dog was diagnosed ...
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Stromal vascular fraction injection to treat intractable radiation-induced rectovaginal fistula. [PDF]
Arch Plast Surg, 2021 Rectovaginal fistula, which can arise after an injury to the vaginal canal or rectum, is a troublesome obstacle for patients’ everyday life. In most cases, it can be covered with a local flap, but previous radiation therapy increases the recurrence rate,
Kim M, Lew DH, Roh TS, Song SY.
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Successful treatment of type III atresia ani and rectovaginal fistula in a kitten
Vlaams dierengeneeskundig tijdschrift, 2021 A six-weeks-old, female kitten presented with dehydration, depression, atresia ani and a discharge of watery feces from the vulvar opening. On radiographic examination, the blind-end of the rectum was determined to be >1 cm cranial from the anal dimple ...
B. Kurt, Gizem Turan
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Laparoscopic management of a congenital H-type rectovaginal fistula in an infant
Formosan Journal of Surgery, 2022 Congenital H-type rectovaginal fistula with a normal anal opening is a rare malformation. The authors encountered such a case in a 2-month-old girl. Both direct inspection and fluoroscopic examination did not identify the location of the fistula, but ...
Yu-Tang Chang
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Delayed surgical management of rectovaginal fistula: a case report highlighting challenges and lessons learned. [PDF]
Front Surg, 2023 BackgroundRectovaginal fistulas following an obstetric anal sphincter injury's repair are rare in developed country and their management could be challenging, particularly in cases of delayed repair.
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