Combined endorectal advancement flap with Alloderm graft repair of radiation and cryoablation-induced rectourethral fistula
Lesser, T.; Aboseif, S.; Abbas, M.A.
American Surgeon 74(4): 341-345
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1348 PMID: 18453302 Document Number: 615921
Rectourethral fistula is a potentially devastating disease for the patient and difficult management problem for the physician. We report a case of radiation and salvage cryoablation-induced rectourethral fistula for treatment of prostate cancer successfully repaired with a combined endorectal advancement flap with Alloderm graft. The surgical technique is described in detail. The patient is now one year post-repair with no evidence of recurrence.