title: Successful closure of a recto-prostatic fistula.
abstract: Recto-prostatic fistula is a rare complication of prostatic surgery, occurring usually because surgical planes are not appreciated. We describe a combined abdomino-perineal approach for the repair of a large recto-prostatic fistula with the interposition of omentum and gracilis without formally closing the fistula in layers.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur.
authors.forename: K B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Koh
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Wightman
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*