title: Gluteus maximus flap for persistent fecal fistula following rectal resection via the posterior approach.
abstract: An alternative technique for the treatment of persistent anastomotic leak following resection of the rectum via combined celiotomy and posterior approach is described. Lower aspect of the gluteus muscle is advanced and sutured to cover the anastomotic gap.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yalti
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Krand
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Titiz
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*