title: Recto-Bartholin's duct fistula: a case report.
abstract: Bartholin's duct cysts, the most common growths in the vulva, occur in the labia majora. The cyst may become infected, and an abscess may develop in the gland. Rectovaginal fistula is a rare complication and its formation is secondary to Bartholin's cyst; only 4 cases have been reported in the literature so far. In this case, the fistula was located between the rectum and a Bartholin's duct, rather than the vagina and the rectum. We present the first case of a recto-Bartholin's duct fistula, performed surgical excision and fistulectomy. Postoperative treatment with antibiotics resulted in the complete resolution of all lesions at the 3-month follow-up.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Young Sun
authors: YS
authors: Kim
authors: Hyo Sang
authors: HS
authors: Han
authors: Min Woo
authors: MW
authors: Seo
authors: Woo Suk
authors: WS
authors: Kim
authors: Jin Hyung
authors: JH
authors: Lee
authors: Nae Kyeong
authors: NK
authors: Park
authors: Jae Hong
authors: JH
authors: Sang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001472:Bartholin's Glands / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012006:Rectovaginal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery