[Persistent perineal sinus closure after rectal extirpation-an alternative using bulbocavernosus fat flaps]

Chirurg. 2004 Jun;75(6):627-30. doi: 10.1007/s00104-003-0805-5.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We present a 78-year-old female who had undergone rectal excision due to Crohn's disease of the rectum with loss of fecal continence. This led to a chronic perineal sinus and vaginal fistula which was closed with a Martius procedure using a bulbocavernosus fat flap. The sinus healed uneventfully after 4 weeks. In our opinion, the gracilis muscle was too large for this defect. We suggest use of this flap in female patients with small persistent perineal sinuses.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Crohn Disease / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilonidal Sinus / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Radiation Injuries / surgery*
  • Rectal Fistula / surgery*
  • Rectal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Rectum / radiation effects
  • Rectum / surgery*
  • Reoperation
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Vaginal Fistula / surgery