Single stage repair of rectourinary fistula.
The treatment of 2 prostato-rectal fistulas by a single stage York Mason repair and cystostomy is described. We realize that the therapy of rectourinary fistulas should be individualized and for the ill or septic patient the 3-stage treatment including colostomy is safe and conservative. However, for the patient in good condition the 1-stage repair seems to be an effective shortcut.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011468:Prostatectomy; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000601:surgery*