Enterovaginal and enterocutaneous fistulae in women with gynecologic malignancies

Obstet Gynecol. 1976 Nov;48(5):560-3.

Abstract

From 1957 to 1975, 43 women with gynecologic malignancies had associated enterocutaneous or enterovaginal fistula. Thirty-four of these women underwent surgical correction of the fistula. The etiology, diagnostic evaluation, preoperative complications, and surgical correction of such fistulae are discussed. In addition, a staged planned management of these fistulae is outlined.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Fistula / etiology*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / complications*
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
  • Intestine, Small / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiation Injuries*
  • Skin Diseases / etiology*
  • Vaginal Fistula / etiology*