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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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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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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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Management of rectovaginal fistula
Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2016A rectovaginal fistula is an abnormal communication between the epithelial lined surface of the vagina and the rectum, whereas an anovaginal fistula joins the vagina and the anal canal. Fistulae between the anorectum and vagina are relatively uncommon, accounting for less than 5% of all anorectal fistulae.
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Fistulae (Rectovaginal, Rectovesical)
1979The clinical manifestations of a fistula — stool from the vagina, air from the urethra — are often difficult to recognize because the fistulous opening is hidden by the edematous and swollen mucosa. Larger defects occur particularly after radiation therapy and with Crohn’s disease.
Peter Otto, Klaus Ewe
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Surgery for Rectovaginal Fistula
2011Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) remains a clinically challenging problem. This type of fistula is most commonly related to obstetric injury, but also may occur secondary to anorectal abscess, Crohn’s disease, or radiation damage.
Marc Singer, Shmuel Avital
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A nomogram for predicting rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection for rectal cancer
Surgery today (Print), 2020Mingjin Huang +6 more
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