Graciloplasty for rectourethral, rectovaginal and rectovesical fistulas: technique overview, pitfalls and complications

D Ruiz; B Bashankaev; J Speranza; S D Wexner

doi:10.1007/s10151-008-0433-7

Graciloplasty for rectourethral, rectovaginal and rectovesical fistulas: technique overview, pitfalls and complications

Tech Coloproctol. 2008 Sep;12(3):277-81; discussion 281-2. doi: 10.1007/s10151-008-0433-7. Epub 2008 Aug 5.

Authors

D Ruiz¹, B Bashankaev, J Speranza, S D Wexner

Affiliation

¹ Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Weston, FL 33331, USA.

PMID: 18679566
DOI: 10.1007/s10151-008-0433-7

Abstract

This technical note describes the surgical technique of graciloplasty as an option for the treatment of rectovaginal, rectourethral and rectovesical fistulas.

MeSH terms

Digestive System Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
Female
Humans
Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation*
Rectal Fistula / surgery*
Transplantation, Autologous
Urethral Diseases / surgery*
Urinary Bladder Fistula / surgery*
Urinary Fistula / surgery*
Vaginal Fistula / surgery*