Rectovaginal fistula repair using a disposable biopsy punch.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To describe a novel surgical technique for complete excision of a rectovaginal fistula tract using a disposable biopsy punch during a transvaginal rectovaginal fistula repair and to present our initial surgical experience.

Methods

Description of 4 cases of simple rectovaginal fistulas and an innovative surgical technique for the complete excision of the fistula tract using a disposable biopsy punch.

Results

Successful 3-, 9-, and 12-month follow-up of 4 cases with simple rectovaginal fistulas after transvaginal rectovaginal fistula repair using a novel approach for complete fistula tract excision with a disposable biopsy punch and layered nonoverlapping suture closure. Demographic information reported included age, parity, medical and surgical history, as w

SUBMITTER: Adelowo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3872741 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature