Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1978 Jan 15;130(2):139-41.
doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(78)90355-1.

Surgical management of rectovaginal fistulas and complete perineal tears

L T Hibbard

Surgical management of rectovaginal fistulas and complete perineal tears

L T Hibbard. Am J Obstet Gynecol. .

Abstract

Twenty-four patients with traumatic rectovaginal fistulas and 27 patients with complete perineal tears underwent secondary operative repair. Primary healing occurred in 50 cases and partial healing in the 51st case. Six patients had previously undergone one to three unsuccessful repairs. The advisability of early repair and the benefits of prophylactic antibiotics and of use of a Martius graft for operative failures are discussed.

PubMed Disclaimer

LinkOut - more resources