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  • Title: The Noble-Mengert-Fish operation-revisited: a composite approach for persistent rectovaginal fistulas and complex perineal defects.
    Author: Veronikis DK, Nichols DH, Spino C.
    Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol; 1998 Dec; 179(6 Pt 1):1411-6; discussion 1416-7. PubMed ID: 9855574.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: Our aims were to evaluate the full-thickness anterior rectal wall advancement flap in the treatment of primary and recurrent or persistent rectovaginal fistulas, evaluate the surgical exposure for composite repair of site-specific perineal defects, and categorize clinical manifestations of site-specific perineal defects caused by obstetric injury. STUDY DESIGN: This is a prospective study of all patients with fecal incontinence from rectovaginal septal defects and complex perineal obstetric injuries treated by the Noble-Mengert-Fish operation. RESULTS: Thirty-four patients were classified into groups on the basis of site-specific perineal defects. Anatomic success was 94.2%. Functional success was excellent in 76.5%, good in 14.7%, fair in 5.9%, and poor in 2.9%. CONCLUSION: The Noble-Mengert-Fish operation is effective for primary and recurrent or persistent rectovaginal fistulas. The circumanal surgical exposure permits concomitant repair of all perineal defects.
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