Laparoscopic fistula excision and omentoplasty for high rectovaginal fistulas: a prospective study of 40 patients

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Peter B. Soeters · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Cor G. M. I. Baeten · Maastricht University Medical Centre

Wim G. van Gemert · Maastricht University Medical Centre

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Laparoscopic fistula excision combined with omentoplasty is a good treatment modality with a high healing rate for high rectovaginal fistulas and an acceptable complication rate.

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Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Diverticular Disease and Complications Pelvic floor disorders treatments

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Published in: International Journal of Colorectal Disease

Volume 26, Issue 11, pp. 1463-1467

DOI: 10.1007/s00384-011-1259-8

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Laparoscopic fistula excision and omentoplasty for high rectovaginal fistulas: a prospective study of 40 patients

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