title: [Surgical correction of prostato-rectal fistulas].
abstract: A recto-prostatic fistula is a rare complication of prostatic operations and the literature on the subject is scanty. Three men were treated for recto-prostatic fistulas representing complications of prostatic surgery. York Masons trans-sphincteric trans-rectal operation resulted in prompt, primary healing of the fistula. Subsequent colostomy closure left all three patients with normal urinary and fecal control. A systematic 3-step sequence of operation is advocated for the treatment of recto-prostatic fistulas. The York Mason operation provides excellent exposure and reliable closure of recto-urinary fistulas.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011468:Prostatectomy; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: Die operative Korrektur prostato-rektaler Fisteln.