RECTOURETHRAL FISTULAS IN CROHNS-DISEASE

  • 1 February 1987
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 164  (2) , 148-150
Abstract
Rectourethral fistula is an uncommon complication of Crohns'' disease. When the rectum is apparently spared of active Crohn''s disease, repair by an advancement flap of the rectum may be used, with or without temporary fecal diversion. Three such fistulas were reported successfully using this technique.