title: The surgical management of H-type rectovestibular fistula: a case report and brief review of the literature.
abstract: H-type rectovestibular fistula is a rare anorectal malformation with poor consensus on an optimal operative management. We report our management of a recurrent fistula and review previously described operative techniques. Full excision of the tract without apposing suture lines or perineal body dissection simplifies the repair while minimizing complications and recurrence risk.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 10021, USA.
authors.forename: Deirdre C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Kelleher
authors.forename: Peter W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Henderson
authors.forename: Arnold
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coran
authors.forename: Nitsana A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Spigland
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques