LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF TYPE-IV RECTOVAGINAL FISTULA

Authors
NEZHAT CH BASTIDAS JA PENNINGTON E NEZHAT FR RAGA F NEZHAT CR
Citation
Ch. Nezhat et al., LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF TYPE-IV RECTOVAGINAL FISTULA, The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 5(3), 1998, pp. 297-299
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists → ACNP
ISSN journal
10743804
Volume
5
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
297 - 299
Database
ISI
SICI code
1074-3804(1998)5:3<297:LTOTRF>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Fistulas between the anorectum and vagina may arise from several cause s. Treatment depends on their etiology and location, as well as the su rgeon's experience. Operative laparoscopy was successful in two women with type IV (mid)rectovaginal fistula in whom previous surgical attem pts failed. Our experience suggests that mid and high rectovaginal fis tulas can be effectively treated by laparoscopy in the hands oi experi enced endoscopic surgeons.