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Current Urology Reports
Published in: Current Urology Reports 3/2016

01-03-2016 | Kidney Diseases (G Ciancio, Section Editor)

Rectourethral Fistula Management

Authors: Daniel Ramírez-Martín, José Jara-Rascón, Teresa Renedo-Villar, Carlos Hernández-Fernández, Enrique Lledó-García

Published in: Current Urology Reports | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Rectourethral fistula (RUF) is a rare condition that occurs, in most cases, as a consequence of prostate cancer treatments. Clinical suspicion and proper assessment prior to surgery are essential to adapt and successfully carry out an appropriate treatment plan. There are no randomized trials to guide clinical practice, and therefore, scientific evidence in this respect is limited. Expert recommendations seem to agree on the transperineal approach with flap interposition as the surgical treatment of choice in cases of complex fistulas, especially in those that have undergone prior radiation. Undoubtedly, the key to the successful treatment of the disease is the multidisciplinary and standardized management by physicians with experience in the field.
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Metadata
Title
Rectourethral Fistula Management
Authors
Daniel Ramírez-Martín
José Jara-Rascón
Teresa Renedo-Villar
Carlos Hernández-Fernández
Enrique Lledó-García
Publication date
01-03-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Urology Reports / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-016-0578-2

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