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Title: [Surgical closing of recto-vaginal, recto-urethral, urethro-vaginal and vesico-cutaneous fistulas by means of interposition of the gracilis muscle]. Author: Hecker WC, Holschneider AM, Kraeft H. Journal: Chirurg; 1980 Jan; 51(1):43-5. PubMed ID: 7389493. Abstract: Ten cases of recto-vestibular, recto-vaginal, recto-urethral, urethro-vaginal, and vesico-cutaneous fistulas in children are reported. The fistula was closed by an interposition of the gracile muscle in every case. No relapse has been observed to date, 1.5 to 6 years after the operation. The surgical technique is described.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]