title: An unusual case of rectourethral fistula. Restoration by using a flap from the bladder.
abstract: A rare case of rectourethral fistula is described, with tunnelization of a flap from the anterior bladder wall in order to produce a new posterior urethra after excising the original one. The excellent result obtained by this technique introduced by Tanagho et al. is stressed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000601:surgery*