Case report: the transvesical approach to a traumatic rectovesical fistula.
A case of traumatic rectovesical fistula in a 14-year-old boy is presented. A transvesical approach was employed to access the defect. This approach provided excellent exposure, ease of surgery, and an uncomplicated post-operative course. The operative procedure is described, and aspects of the case are discussed.
Walker
G M
GM
Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill NHS Trust, Glasgow G3 8SJ.
Bowen
J C
JC
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures