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Endorectal advancement flap for treatment of simple rectovaginal fistula

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Abstract

An endorectal advancement flap technique has been utilized in 35 women for repair of “simple” rectovaginal fistulas,i.e., those of low or midseptal location, less than 2.5 cm in diameter, and of traumatic or infectious etiology. Colostomy is unnecessary. Concomitant sphincteroplasty for correction of associated anal incontinence is readily accomplished. Results are excellent with healing ultimately achieved in 32 of 35 women (91 per cent).

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  1. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

    David A. Rothenberger M.D., Carl E. Christenson M.D., Emmanuel G. Balcos M.D., Jerry L. Schottler M.D., Frederic D. Nemer M.D., Santhat Nivatvongs M.D. & Stanley M. Goldberg M.D.

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  1. David A. Rothenberger M.D.
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  2. Carl E. Christenson M.D.
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  3. Emmanuel G. Balcos M.D.
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  4. Jerry L. Schottler M.D.
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  6. Santhat Nivatvongs M.D.
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  7. Stanley M. Goldberg M.D.
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Read at the meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 7 to 11, 1981.

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Rothenberger, D.A., Christenson, C.E., Balcos, E.G. et al. Endorectal advancement flap for treatment of simple rectovaginal fistula. Dis Colon Rectum 25, 297–300 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02553599

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