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Surgical management of rectovaginal fistula after stapled transanal rectal resection for prolapsed hemorrhoids
Introduction and hypothesisRectovaginal fistula is an epithelium-lined direct communication route between the vagina and the rectum. The gold...
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Treatment techniques for rectovaginal fistulas after low rectal resection for deep endometriosis
Endometriosis is a benign gynecologic affection that may lead to major surgeries, such as colorectal resections. Rectovaginal fistulas (RVF) are...
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Repair of radiation-induced rectovaginal fistula with rectal stricture by a combined Tuttle, Turnbull-Cutait and Singapore flap approach
Radiation-induced rectovaginal fistula (RI-RVF) with associated rectal stricture represents a challenging problem in management. The aim of the...
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HIV-associated rectovaginal fistulae in children: a single-centre retrospective study in the antiretroviral era
PurposeAcquired rectovaginal fistulae (RVF) are a complication of paediatric HIV infection. We report our experience with the surgical management of...
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Successful omental flap coverage repair of a rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection: a case report
BackgroundRectovaginal fistula (RVF) is a troublesome and refractory complication after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. An omental...
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Surgical treatment of deep-lying ano-/rectovaginal fistulas using a de-epithelialized “Singapore flap” (pudendal thigh flap)
BackgroundRectovaginal fistulas represent 5% of all anorectal fistulas. For affected women, this pathology is associated with a reduction in quality...
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The prevention of rectovaginal fistula after rectal cancer surgery by packing with laparoscopic dislocated fat flap containing ovarian vascular pedicle anterior to the anastomotic stoma: a parallel group randomized controlled trial protocol
BackgroundRectovaginal fistula (RVF) is an abnormal channel formed by epithelial tissue between the anterior wall of the rectum and the posterior...
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Transvaginal approach for rectovaginal fistula: experience from a single institution
Transvaginal (TV) repair, featuring its feasibility, effectiveness, safety, and technically less demandingness, is one of the surgical approaches for...
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Trans-vaginal repair of recurrent rectovaginal fistula with interposition of BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement
Rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs) represent the majority of all symptomatic leakages after anterior and low anterior resection in women. Conservative...
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Disease Burden, Treatment Patterns, and Economic Impact of Rectovaginal Fistulas in Patients with Crohn’s Disease: Findings from a Retrospective, Observational, Longitudinal Study Based on US Claims Databases
BackgroundCrohn’s-related rectovaginal fistulas (RVF) greatly impact quality of life and are notoriously difficult to treat. The aim of this study...
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Surgical treatment of rectovaginal fistula—predictors of outcome and effects on quality of life
PurposeTo determine the results after rectovaginal fistula (RVF) repair and find predictors of outcome. Primary objective was fistula healing....
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What is the best surgical option after failure of graciloplasty in patients with recurrent rectovaginal fistula? A study of 19 consecutive patients
BackgroundManagement of recurrent rectovaginal fistula (rRVF) remains challenging despite the good results of graciloplasty reported in the...
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Histological and clinical outcome of a novel case of perineal hamartoma, atresia ani, and rectovaginal fistula in female Holestein calf
The association of anorectal congenital malformation and perineal mass are extremely rare at veterinary literature. The present report is a novel...
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Systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by Crohn’s disease with rectovaginal fistula
BackgroundSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystemic autoimmune disease, and few cases combine with Crohn’s disease. We present the first...
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Traumatic rectovaginal fistula after sexual intercourse following a non-consensual anal penetration: a case report and a review of the literature
Rectovaginal fistulas are rare genital lesions, often due to obstetric causes. More rarely they are a consequence of sexual intercourse. We present...
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A systematic review of the patient burden of Crohn’s disease-related rectovaginal and anovaginal fistulas
BackgroundCrohn’s disease (CD)-related rectovaginal fistulas (RVFs) and anovaginal fistulas (AVFs) are rare, debilitating conditions that present a...
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Botulinum Toxin Injection for the Treatment of the Recurrent Rectovaginal Fistulas in Combination with Surgical Repair
Rectovaginal fistula is abnormal connections between the vagina and rectum. Via this connection, the passages of flatus or stool from rectum to...
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