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  • Title: The use of a rotational bladder flap for the repair of recurrent mixed trigonal-supratrigonal vesicovaginal fistulas.
    Author: Sharifiaghdas F, Taheri M.
    Journal: Int J Gynaecol Obstet; 2012 Oct; 119(1):18-20. PubMed ID: 22840600.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To describe an approach for managing 10 patients with complex, mixed trigonal-supratrigonal vesiõcovaginal fistulas (VVFs) using the rotational bladder flap technique. METHODS: The 10 patients were undergoing their second to fourth repair of a mixed trigonal-supratrigonal VVF. The fistula was approached transabdominally, the bladder was opened along the sagittal plane and a bladder flap was rotated downward and medially to fill the fistula defect. First, the vaginal defect was repaired as usual; then, an omental flap was interposed and fixed between the vagina and bladder; finally, the fistula and posterior wall of the bladder were meticulously sutured in 1 layer. RESULTS: Fistula closure was unsuccessful in 1 patient, in whom the corrugated drain had entered the bladder via the suture line. The fistulas were repaired successfully in the 9 remaining patients, with no recurrence or surgical reintervention for any reason for the follow-up duration. CONCLUSION: The rotational bladder flap technique is safe and effective for the repair of complex, mixed trigonal-supratrigonal VVFs which always require tension-free approximation.
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