Rectourethral fistulas in Crohn's disease.
Rectourethral fistula is an uncommon complication of Crohn's disease. When the rectum is apparently spared of active Crohn's disease, repair by an advancement flap of the rectum may be used, with or without temporary fecal diversion. Three such fistulas were reported successfully using this technique.
D000328:Adult; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*