Rectal vaginal fistula

The rectum and the posterior wall of the vagina are about 9cm in length. Therefore, rectal vaginal fistula can occur in any part of the rectum and vaginal diaphragm during trauma, inflammation and other diseases. Fecal fistula. Classification: Low rectal fistula, which can be repaired from the perineal route; high rectal vaginal fistula, is safer from abdominal surgery. In most cases, the fistula is small, about 2 cm.

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