Rectovaginal Fistulae

Differentiated surgical treatment of rectovaginal fistulae

OBJECTIVE Rectovaginal fistulae (RVF) are a serious and debilitating problem for patients and a challenge for the treating surgeons. We present our experiences in the surgical treatment of these patients. METHODS Study population consisted of 22 consecutive patients (range 26-70 years) with RVF treated in our department between 2003 and 2009. 13 RVF were observed after colorectal or gynaecolo...

Imperforate Anus, Rectovaginal and Rectovesical Fistulae

The rectum is the last live inches of large intestine continuous above with the pelvic colon and below with annal canal. Its upper twothirds are covered with peritoneum in front and sides, and in front only in its lower part. Above and anteriorly the rectum is related to rectovesical pouch in males or recto-uterine pouch in females. Below this it is in relation with a portion of the bladder, se...

Rectovaginal fistulae following radiation treatment for cervical carcinoma.

DESPITE advances in radiation technology it is still not possible to prevent serious gastrointestinal or genitourinary complications after radiotherapy. The reported incidence of gastrointestinal complications following pelvic irradiation ranges from two to 17 per cent.'23 Although rectovaginal fistulae account for less than two per cent of these complications,4 they may present a particularly ...

Rectovaginal fistulas.

Martius’ flap for recurrent perineal and rectovaginal fistulae in a patient with Crohn’s disease, endometriosis and a mullerian anomaly

BACKGROUND Rectovaginal fistulas represent 5% of all anorectal fistulae and are a disastrous manifestation of Crohn's disease that negatively affects patients' social and sexual quality of life. Treatment remains challenging for colorectal surgeons, and the recurrence rate remains high despite the numerous available options. CASE PRESENTATION We describe a 31-year-old female patient with a Cr...