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Rectal neovagina

Simonsen's technique for large rectovaginal fistula repair

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

Rectovaginal fistulas are difficult to manage and cause significant morbidity. A new technique for large rectovaginal fistula repair is presented; it is based on the creation of a neovagina associated with an established abdominal pullthrough operation. This technique has been used since 1970 in selected cases, with very little morbidity and no operative mortality.

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  1. From the Colorectal Unit, Hospital das Clínicas, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil

    Oscar S. Simonsen M.D.,  Carlos W. Sobrado M.D., Silvio F. Bochinni M.D. & Angelita Habr-Gama M.D.

  2. Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil

    Henrique W. Pinotti M.D.

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  1. Oscar S. Simonsen M.D.
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Simonsen, O.S., Sobrado, C.W., Bochinni, S.F. et al. Rectal neovagina. Dis Colon Rectum 41, 658–660 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02235278

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