Rectovaginal Fistula: Complication of Low Anterior Resection.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-1992
Abstract
Three hundred of 990 active members (30 percent) of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons responded to a survey regarding the incidence of rectovaginal fistulas following low anterior resection. A total of 57 patients were reported to have had postoperative rectovaginal fistulas; of these, 53 had circular-stapled anastomoses. Patient characteristics, surgeon's experience, technical methods, pathology, and methods of treatment were surveyed. As lower resections for rectal sparing are attempted, this emerging complication must be recognized and avoided.
Volume
35
Issue
4
First Page
354
Last Page
356
ISSN
0012-3706
Published In/Presented At
Rex, J.C. & Khubchandani, I.T. (1992). Rectovaginal Fistula: Complication of Low Anterior Resection. Diseases Of The Colon And Rectum, 35(4), 354-356. doi:10.1007/BF02048113
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
1582357
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article