ArticleTechniques in coloproctology2018
A transvaginal approach to rectovaginal fistulae for the colorectal surgeon: technical notes and case series.
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- Clinical outcomes of transvaginal fistulectomy and internal orifice closure in rectovaginal fistulas secondary to stapled prolapsectomy: a monocentric case series.Techniques in coloproctology · 2026Observational
- Case Report: Application of combined transplantation of multiple autologous flaps in preventing empty pelvis syndrome after radical surgery for isolated sacrococcygeal recurrence of anal canal squamous.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Obstetric Rectal Buttonhole Tear: Case Series, Literature Review, and Management Recommendations.International journal of women's health · 2025Review
- Gracilis flap intervention for recurrent recto-neovaginal fistula post-sex-reassignment surgery.Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
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- Transvaginal approach for rectovaginal fistula: experience from a single institution.Updates in surgery · 2022Article
- Surgical treatment of rectovaginal fistula-predictors of outcome and effects on quality of life.International journal of colorectal disease · 2022Observational
- Martius flap reconstruction for rectovaginal fistula after stapled hemorrhoidopexy (Longo operation): a case report.International journal of colorectal disease · 2019Article
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Abstract
Rectovaginal fistulae (RVF) are not uncommonly seen by the colorectal surgeon and gynaecologist, often debilitating for patients and typically managed with multiple operative procedures, achieving control rather than cure. Transvaginal repair is the least common surgical approach but has clear advantages and equivalent healing rates to other approaches. Here, we describe a simple, safe and effective flapless transvaginal technique for the repair of primary and recurrent low- and mid-level RVF of varying aetiology. We report 15 cases of RVF (nine recurrent) treated by this technique at a single UK centre. The healing rate was 67%. There were no major complications. Median follow-up was 48 months.
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