[Transanal repair of rectourethral fistula after radical retropubic prostatectomy: a case report]

Hinyokika Kiyo. 2006 May;52(5):379-82.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 65-year-old man underwent a radical retropubic prostatectomy for prostate cancer, and 5 days later fecaluria and serous diarrhea appeared suddenly. Cystourethrography domonstrated the flow of contrast material into the rectum through the fistula, so we diagnosed a rectourethral fistula. We first attempted conservative management, but the fistula did not close spontaneously. So we performed the transanal repair of rectourethral fistula about 2 months after surgery. This repair was effective, and the patient was alive without fistula recurrence at about 2 years after the repair surgery. This approach is simple and does not require a new incision, but it is only useful for low rectourethral

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Prostatectomy / adverse effects*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Rectal Fistula / etiology
  • Rectal Fistula / surgery*
  • Urethral Diseases / etiology
  • Urethral Diseases / surgery*
  • Urinary Fistula / etiology
  • Urinary Fistula / surgery*