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: J E Robles, A Saiz, J Rioja, X Brugarolas, J M Berian
• Journal: Urologia internationalis (Urol Int) Vol. 82 Issue 1 Pg. 116-8 ( 2009) ISSN: 1423-0399 [Electronic] Switzerland
• PMID: 19172110 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: (c) 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel.

Chemical References

• Collagen

Topics

• Aged
• Animals
• 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, surgery)