ReviewWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2021
Rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection: Prevention and management.
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- Transperineal Ultrasound Combined with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Enema for Diagnosis and Surgical Planning in Rectovaginal Fistula: A Prospective Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A comprehensive review of iatrogenic rectovaginal fistula after rectal cancer surgery.Discover oncology · 2026Review
- The Essential Role of High-resolution MRI Fistulogram Imaging with Ultrasound Gel Enema in Diagnosing Complex Rectovaginal Fistulas Post-Chemoradiation for Rectal Cancer: A Case Study Review.Current medical imaging · 2026Review
- Colorectal-vaginal fistula after rectal cancer resection: international comparative cohort study of characteristics and treatment.The British journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Surgical Outcomes in Laparoscopic vs Open Diverting Colostomy for Radiation-Related Rectovaginal Fistula.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2025Article
- Treatment of both rectovaginal fistula and anal stricture with single skin flap.Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
- Postoperative rectovaginal fistula: stoma may not be necessary-a French retrospective cohort.Techniques in coloproctology · 2024Article
- Successful omental flap coverage repair of a rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection: a case report.Surgical case reports · 2023Article
- Treatment of Rectovaginal Fistula.Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2023Review
- The Colorectal Anastomosis: A Timeless Challenge.Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2023Review
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Abstract
Rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection for rectal malignancy is one of the most challenging postoperative complications because it is difficult to treat and may complicate plans of adjuvant therapy. This problematic complication could lead to multiple operations, stoma formation, sexual dysfunction, fecal incontinence and psychosocial ramifications. This review comprehensively covers an overview of its incidence, risk factors, presentation and evaluation, management (ranging from conservative measures, endoscopic treatment and local tissue repair to radical resection and redo anastomosis) and treatment outcomes of rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection. Notably, these therapeutic options and outcomes are influenced by several factors, including the size and location of the fistula, tumor clearance, cancer staging, quality of colorectal anastomosis and surrounding tissue, presence of diverting stoma, previous attempted repair, and the surgeon's experience. Also, strategies to prevent rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection are presented with illustrations. Finally, a decision-making algorithm for managing this complication is proposed.
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