Collagen graft interposition in vesicovaginal fistula treatment.
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.
Robles
J E
JE
Department of Urology, Clínica Universitaria, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain. jerobles@unav.es
Saiz
A
A
Rioja
J
J
Brugarolas
X
X
Berian
J M
JM
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*
D003094:Collagen