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The trans-sphincteric posterior sagittal repair of recto-urinary and recto-vaginal fistulae using Surgisis™ mesh and fibrin sealant

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Recto-urinary, recto-vaginal and ileo-anal pouch-associated fistulae are rare yet a significant clinical problem due to their profound impact on patients’ quality of life and are a challenge to repair. In this report, we describe repair of these complex fistulae using a modified trans-sphincteric posterior sagittal approach with Surgisis™ mesh and fibrin sealant and review our repair outcomes.

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  1. Department of Surgery, 2C3.62 WMC, University of Alberta Hospital, 8440-112 Street, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7, Canada

    A. M. Borowiec, M. McCall & G. M. Lees

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Borowiec, A.M., McCall, M. & Lees, G.M. The trans-sphincteric posterior sagittal repair of recto-urinary and recto-vaginal fistulae using Surgisis™ mesh and fibrin sealant. Tech Coloproctol 18, 201–203 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-012-0917-3

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