Martius’ flap for recurrent perineal and rectovaginal fistulae in a patient with Crohn’s disease, endometriosis and a mullerian anomaly

Martius’ flap for recurrent perineal and rectovaginal fistulae in a patient with Crohn’s disease, endometriosis and a mullerian anomaly

Abstract Background Rectovaginal fistulas represent 5% of all anorectal fistulae and are a disastrous manifestation of Crohn’s disease that negatively affects patients’ social and sexual quality of life. Treatment remains challenging for colorectal surgeons, and the recurrence rate remains high desp...

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Main Authors: Gaetano Gallo, Alberto Realis Luc, Giuseppe Clerico, Mario Trompetto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Rectovaginal fistula
Crohn’s disease
Mullerian anomalies
Martius’ flap
Dyspareunia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-017-0309-8

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