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  • Title: [Treatment of a rectourethral fistula after radical prostatectomy by York Mason posterior trans-sphincter exposure].
    Author: Pera M, Alonso S, Parés D, Lorente JA, Bielsa O, Pascual M, Courtier R, Gil MJ, Grande L.
    Journal: Cir Esp; 2008 Dec; 84(6):323-7. PubMed ID: 19087778.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Recto-urethral fistula is an uncommon complication after radical prostatectomy, occurring in less than 2% of patients. Our aim is to review our experience for repairing these fistulas with the posterior trans-sphincter approach of York Mason. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Retrospective review. All patients who underwent repair of postoperative recto-urethral fistula in our unit were included. The procedure described by York Mason was performed in all cases. RESULTS: During the last 6 years, 5 patients with recto-urethral fistulas after radical prostatectomy were repaired by using this method. Symptoms, including faecaluria and/or passing of urine via the anus, appeared between the postoperative day 4 and 7 weeks after surgery, and confirmation was obtained by cystography. Initial faecal diversion with sigmoid loop colostomy was performed in 3 cases, whereas in the other 2 patients a loop ileostomy was performed at the time of surgical repair. The posterior trans- sphincter approach and fistula repair was performed between 5 and 10 months after diagnosis. Morbidity included wound infection in 2 cases and skin dehiscence in another 2 patients. Successful fistula closure was achieved in all cases with complete faecal continence. No recurrence has been observed after a mean follow-up of 22 (4-40) months. CONCLUSIONS: The posterior trans-sphincter approach of York Mason is effective for the repair of recto-urethral fistulas after radical prostatectomy with minor morbidity and no impairment of continence.
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