Rectovesical fistula treated by covered self-expanding prosthesis - Reportof a case

Authors
Lobato, RF Pinto, I Maillo, C Paul, L Fradejas, JM Azcoita, MM
Citation
Rf. Lobato et al., Rectovesical fistula treated by covered self-expanding prosthesis - Reportof a case, DIS COL REC, 42(6), 1999, pp. 812-815
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM
ISSN journal
00123706 → ACNP
Volume
42
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
812 - 815
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-3706(199906)42:6<812:RFTBCS>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
Postoperative rectovesical fistulas require surgical intervention for their treatment. We present a case treated by placement of a silicone self-expan ding prosthesis in the rectum and vesical drainage and give technical detai ls of the procedure.