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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Fistulae (Rectovaginal, Rectovesical)

Klaus EwePeter Otto

subject

Chronic constipationmedicine.medical_specialtyArterial blood supplyurogenital systembusiness.industryFistulaRectal Ulcermedicine.medical_treatmentmedicine.diseaseSurgeryRadiation therapymedicine.anatomical_structureUrethramedicineVaginabusiness

description

The clinical manifestations of a fistula — stool from the vagina, air from the urethra — are often difficult to recognize because the fistulous opening is hidden by the edematous and swollen mucosa. Larger defects occur particularly after radiation therapy and with Crohn’s disease.

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-67250-7_23