title: Collagen graft interposition in vesicovaginal fistula treatment.
abstract: Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a quite rare complication of gynecological surgery. The first attempt to repair the fistulous tract offers the best opportunity for cure. We report the successful repair of VVF in 2 patients using a combined anterior vaginal approach and porcine dermal collagen grafting as interposition tissue. Favorable results confirm technical simplicity, safety and efficacy of this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Clínica Universitaria, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. jerobles@unav.es
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Robles
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Saiz
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rioja
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Brugarolas
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Berian
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D003094:Collagen; D020405:Dermis / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013552:Swine; D014183:Transplantation, Heterologous; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D013519:Urogenital Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014719:Vesicovaginal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003094:Collagen