Rectal neovagina: Simonsen's technique for large rectovaginal fistula repair

Dis Colon Rectum. 1998 May;41(5):658-60. doi: 10.1007/BF02235278.

Abstract

Rectovaginal fistulas are difficult to manage and cause significant morbidity. A new technique for large rectovaginal fistula repair is presented; it is based on the creation of a neovagina associated with an established abdominal pull-through operation. This technique has been used since 1970 in selected cases, with very little morbidity and no operative mortality.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / surgery*