Enterovaginal and enterocutaneous fistulae in women with gynecologic malignancies.
From 1957 to 1975, 43 women with gynecologic malignancies had associated enterocutaneous or enterovaginal fistula. Thirty-four of these women underwent surgical correction of the fistula. The etiology, diagnostic evaluation, preoperative complications, and surgical correction of such fistulae are discussed. In addition, a staged planned management of these fistulae is outlined.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000150:complications* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011832:Radiation Injuries; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*