Transperineal repair of persistent rectovaginal fistulas using an acellular cadaveric dermal graft (AlloDerm)

Dis Colon Rectum. 2006 Sep;49(9):1454-7. doi: 10.1007/s10350-006-0619-x.

Abstract

A number of surgical techniques have been described to treat rectovaginal fistulas. Recurrent or persistent fistulas after previous repair can be particularly difficult to treat. We report a novel technique used to successfully repair rectovaginal fistulas after failed mucosal advancement flap procedures using a transperineal-layered closure with an interposed graft of acellular cadaveric dermis (Alloderm).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use*
  • Collagen / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Surgical Flaps

Substances

  • Alloderm
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Collagen