Abstract
We report a new technique for the management of the complications of vesicorectal fistulas. The patient we present had a fistula and severe skin excoriation. The fistula was caused by carcinoma of the prostate that had been treated by radiation therapy. The fistula was patched with a rectal prosthesis similar to that used to patch esophageal-tracheal and esophageal-bronchial fistulas.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Prostatic Neoplasms / complications*
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Prostatic Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery
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Prostheses and Implants*
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Prosthesis Design
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Radiation Injuries / etiology*
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Rectal Fistula / etiology
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Rectal Fistula / therapy*
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Rectal Neoplasms / complications*
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Rectal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
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Rectal Neoplasms / surgery
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Urinary Bladder Fistula / etiology
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Urinary Bladder Fistula / therapy*