Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	19146
Country	United States

Received	2015-04-29 12:29
Peer-Review Started	2015-04-29 22:47
To Make the First Decision	2015-05-14 16:46
Return for Revision	2015-05-19 09:50
Revised	2015-05-26 08:40
Second Decision	2015-06-24 08:29
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Operative considerations for rectovaginal fistulas
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Kevin R Kniery, Eric K Johnson and Scott R Steele
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Kevin R Kniery, MD, General Surgery Resident, Department of Surgery, Division of Colorectal Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center, 9040 Jackson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98431, United States. krkniery@gmail.com
Key Words	Rectovaginal fistulas; Anovaginal fistulas
Core Tip	There are general principles that will allow the best chance for resolution of a rectovaginal fistula with the least morbidity to the patient. Identifying and addressing the disease process that caused the fistula is critical, including medical management for Crohn’s, and resolving inflammation or sepsis with a seton. Then the exact anatomy of the fistula should be defined to determine operative approaches. The operative algorithm should begin with fistula plugs and local advancement flaps, if these fail more invasive options such as diversion, and interposition of healthy tissue should be pursued for complex and recurrent fistulas.
Publish Date	2015-09-01 13:29
Citation	Kniery KR, Johnson EK, Steele SR. Operative considerations for rectovaginal fistulas. World J Gastrointest Surg 2015; 7(8): 133-137
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v7/i8/133.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v7.i8.133

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