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Nicorandil-induced rectovaginal fistula
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011An 82-year-old woman was admitted with feculent vaginal discharge and bleeding per vagina. Investigations revealed the presence of a rectovaginal fistula with no obvious etiology. Due to the surgical team's previous experience with nicorandil-induced ulceration, the drug was stopped. The rectovaginal fistula healed completely within 6 months.
Eunice J Minford, David Neely
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Outcomes of Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, 2017Objectives Rectovaginal fistulae (RVF) often represent surgical challenges, and treatment must be individualized. We describe outcomes after primary surgical repair stratified by fistula etiology and surgical approach. Methods This retrospective cohort study included women who ...
Heidi K. Chua +6 more
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Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistulas
Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2011Rectovaginal and rectourethral fistulas occur infrequently but result in devastating complications to patients. They also pose unique challenges to the surgeons treating these fistulas. A thorough evaluation should be performed to determine the location, size, and etiology of the fistula that may include trauma, infection, inflammatory bowel diseases ...
Madhulika G. Varma, Hueylan Chern
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Transanal rectovaginal fistula repair
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1985In this update, 15 additional successful transanal repairs followed for one to six years postoperatively for low rectovaginal fistulas without colostomies are added to the uniformly successful 20 patients presented in a 1978 report. Changes in perioperative routines have greatly enhanced cost efficiency and these modifications are enumerated.
Michael D. Moseson +2 more
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Rectovaginal fistula in Crohn's disease
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1979Low rectovaginal fistulas occur in Crohn's disease but are not common. As with other manifestations of anorectal Crohn's disease, their incidence is directly proportional to the closeness of the diseased segment of bowel to the anus. Rectovaginal fistula in Crohn's disease signifies a bad prognosis.
Peter A. Tuxen, Alejandro F. Castro
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Rectovaginal fistula in Crohn's disease
Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1989Rectovaginal fistulas in the setting of Crohn's disease present a difficult management dilemma. Some patients with this problem require proctocolectomy, yet other patients with minimal symptoms never require an operation for treatment of the rectovaginal fistula. For a small percentage of patients, local surgical repair of the fistula may be warranted.
Malcolm C. Veidenheimer +4 more
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Surgical correction of a rectovaginal fistula
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 1982AbstractA modification of a transplantation procedure to repair congenital vaginal‐anus is described. This procedure may serve as an alternative to a primary closure when the rectum lies above the external sphincter muscle and little tissue is available to build a perineal body.
John A. Rock, J.D. Woodruff
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Management of Rectovaginal Fistula
2015A rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is defined as an abnormal epithelial-lined connection between the rectum and vagina. It represents a disabling condition for the patients and a challenge for surgeons due to the high failure rate after repair. An individualized, systematic approach to these fistulas based on their size, location, and etiology provides a ...
Daniele Scoglio, Alessandro Fichera
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What is the best method of rectovaginal fistula repair? A 25-year single-center experience
Techniques in Coloproctology, 2021A. Studniarek +5 more
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