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. 2000 Mar;182(3):733-4.
doi: 10.1067/mob.2000.102960.

Fistula in ano as a rare complication of mediolateral episiotomy: report of three cases

E Barranger  1 , B Haddad, B J Paniel
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Fistula in ano as a rare complication of mediolateral episiotomy: report of three cases

E Barranger et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Mar.

Abstract

Fistula in ano has been reported as a rare complication of midline episiotomy. We report here 3 cases of fistula in ano complicating mediolateral episiotomy. One was suprasphincteric and 2 were transsphincteric. All patients had perineal pain and chronic suppuration. Before referral, 2 patients underwent incision and drainage alone. As a definitive procedure fistulotomy was performed, and long-term functional results have been satisfactory.

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