Abstract
Despite the prevalence and severe implications of rectovaginal fistula, there is no universally accepted evidence-based approach to surgical management. This article offers a disease-based review of traditional management strategies and highlights the variety of technical approaches that are currently effective for the eradication of this socially disabling condition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 69-82 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Surgical Clinics of North America |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 1 2010 |
Keywords
- Crohn's disease
- Etiology
- Evaluation
- Rectovaginal fistula
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery