title: Graciloplasty for rectourethral, rectovaginal and rectovesical fistulas: technique overview, pitfalls and complications.
abstract: This technical note describes the surgical technique of graciloplasty as an option for the treatment of rectovaginal, rectourethral and rectovesical fistulas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard, Weston, FL 33331, USA.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ruiz
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bashankaev
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Speranza
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Wexner
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D012003:Rectal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*