Rectovesical fistula treated by covered self-expanding prosthesis: report of a case

Postoperative rectovesical fistulas require surgical intervention for their treatment. We present a case treated by placement of a silicone self-expanding prosthesis in the rectum and vesical drainage and give technical details of the procedure.

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Published in:	Diseases of the colon & rectum Vol. 42; no. 6; p. 812
Main Authors:	Fernandez Lobato, R, Pinto, I, Maillo, C, Paul, L, Fradejas, J M, Moreno Azcoita, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1999
Subjects:	Aged Female Humans Postoperative Complications - surgery Prosthesis Implantation Rectal Fistula - surgery Silicones Stents Urinary Bladder Fistula - therapy
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Summary:	Postoperative rectovesical fistulas require surgical intervention for their treatment. We present a case treated by placement of a silicone self-expanding prosthesis in the rectum and vesical drainage and give technical details of the procedure.
ISSN:	0012-3706
DOI:	10.1007/BF02236941