The Uroplastic Approach to Complex Rectourethral Fistula Repair: Indications, Technique, Results
The gracilis muscle interposition flap is a valuable reconstructive option for complex rectourethral fistula repair. Implementation of a multidisciplinary treatment algorithm including plastic surgery involvement and refinement of the operative approach was associated with improved frequency of definitive healing of rectourethral fistulae.
Authors
- Victoria A. Wickenheisser
- Detlev Erdmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3154-9368)
- Christopher R. Mantyh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0361-7252)
- Ann Marie Flusché (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9037-4239)
- H. Naga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3312-0127)
- Joshua P. Hayden
- Nicholas C. Oleck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5415-5161)
- Erin Brush (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3743-3534)
- Andrew C. Peterson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2265-7797)
- J. Andres Hernandez
Institutions
- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center (US)
- Duke University (US)
- Lahey Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006662
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01