Use of pedicled rectus abdominis muscle flap to protect against fistula formation after bladder neck closure.
McGrath
John S
JS
Urology Department, Torbay Hospital, Lawes Bridge, Torquay, UK. johnmcgrath@doctors.org.uk
MacDermott
Seamus P
SP
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D017568:Rectus Abdominis / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control; D001750:Urinary Bladder, Neurogenic / Q000601:surgery; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control