Collagen Graft Interposition in Vesicovaginal Fistula Treatment

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 graftin...

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Veröffentlicht in:Urologia internationalis 2009-01, Vol.82 (1), p.116-118
Hauptverfasser: Robles, J.E., Saiz, A., Rioja, J., Brugarolas, X., Berian, J.M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Animals
Case Report
Collagen
Dermis - transplantation
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects
Humans
Middle Aged
Reoperation
Skin Transplantation - instrumentation
Swine
Transplantation, Heterologous
Treatment Outcome
Urogenital Surgical Procedures - instrumentation
Vesicovaginal Fistula - etiology
Vesicovaginal Fistula - surgery
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Zusammenfassung: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.
ISSN:0042-1138
1423-0399
DOI:10.1159/000176038