Abstract
Congenital H-type rectovaginal fistulas and single ectopic bilateral ureters are each
rare malformations. We describe a baby girl with a congenital rectovaginal fistula
diagnosed 2 years after correction of single ectopic bilateral ureters. To our knowledge,
this is the first association of these entities. Repair of fistula was complicated
by recurrence, requiring a second procedure. The recommended operation for this anomaly
requires separating the suture lines on the vagina and rectum. The practice of simply
oversewing and then buttressing the suture lines is probably not sufficient.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
July 22,
2009
Received in revised form:
July 22,
2009
Received:
April 17,
2009
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© 2009 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
