Rectovaginal Fistula Complicating Stapled Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Author:
In Geun SEO
1
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Arumdaun Woori Clinic, Seoul, Korea. seoingeun@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Rectovaginal fistula;
Hemorrhoids;
Stapled hemorrhoidectomy
- MeSH:
Hemorrhoidectomy*;
Hemorrhoids;
Humans;
Prolapse;
Rectovaginal Fistula*
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2006;71(4):297-299
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
There are few reports on major complications after stapled hemorrhoidectomy, because it recently has been introduced to treat hemorrhoids and rectal mucosal prolapse. This presentation is a case of rectovaginal fistula that developed four days after stapled hemorrhoidectomy which was performed at another clinic. In this case, a relatively simple local repair with layered closure via a transanal approach was used. It worked well and satisfied the patient, while relieving her unpleasant, distressing symptoms. In my opinion, early surgical repair of a relatively large postoperative rectovaginal fistula is valid.
