Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	63432
Country	Thailand

Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection: Prevention and management
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Varut Lohsiriwat and Romyen Jitmungngan
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Varut Lohsiriwat, MD, PhD, Professor, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wang-Lung Road, Bangkok 10700, Thailand. bolloon@hotmail.com
Key Words	Rectovaginal fistula; Rectal cancer surgery; Complication; Prevention; Management; Review
Core Tip	The current article provides a comprehensive overview of the incidence, risk factors, presentation, evaluation, management and outcomes of patients with rectovaginal fistula resulting from low anterior resection. Notably, the therapeutic options and results are influenced by several factors, including size and location of the fistula, tumor clearance, cancer staging, quality of colorectal anastomosis, surrounding tissue, presence of diverting stoma, previously attempted repair, and the surgeon’s experience. Strategies to prevent rectovaginal fistula formation after rectal cancer surgery are also discussed. A decision-making algorithm for managing this complication is proposed at the end of article.
Citation	Lohsiriwat V, Jitmungngan R. Rectovaginal fistula after low anterior resection: Prevention and management. World J Gastrointest Surg 2021; 13(8): 764-771

Received	2021-01-28 15:49
Peer-Review Started	2021-01-28 16:18
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2021-03-08 06:27
Revised	2021-03-17 19:38
Second Decision	2021-04-29 08:04
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2021-04-29 11:31
Articles in Press	2021-04-29 11:31
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2021-07-26 07:18
Typeset the Manuscript	2021-08-15 14:42

ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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