Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 69-78, March 2007

Rectovaginal Fistula

  • Patricia L. Roberts

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Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA.

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 Roberts PL. Rectovaginal Fistula. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 9:198-207,1998

 Although representing about 5% of anal fistulas, rectovaginal fistulas are accompanied by such distressing and potentially socially debilitating symptoms that most require operation. This article provides a comprehensive review of treatment of this challenging problem; the operative illustrations are excellent and particularly helpful.

PII: S1043-1489(06)00118-7

doi:10.1053/j.scrs.2006.12.011

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 1 , Pages 69-78, March 2007