Enterovaginal and enterocutaneous fistulae in women with gynecologic malignancies

Abstract

From 1957 to 1975, 43 women with gynecologic malignancies had associated enterocutaneous or enterovaginal fistula. Thirty-four of these women underwent surgical correction of the fistula. The etiology, diagnostic evaluation, preoperative complications, and surgical correction of such fistulae are discussed. In addition, a staged planned management of these fistulae is outlined.