Rectal sleeve advancement: repair of rectovaginal fistula associated with anorectal stricture in Crohn's disease.

Simmang, C L; Lacey, S W; Huber, P J · Dis Colon Rectum · 1998

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Abstract

Successful repair of rectovaginal fistula in patients with Crohn's disease has been reported when these patients have a normal appearing rectum. We report the performance of stricturectomy in conjunction with circumferential rectal sleeve advancement for patients who have a rectovaginal fistula arising from an anorectal stricture secondary to Crohn's disease. This technique provides for repair of rectovaginal fistula and correction of the anal stricture and maintains continence.

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