Rectourethral Fistula Management
| Autor: | Daniel Ramírez-Martín, Teresa Renedo-Villar, José Jara-Rascón, Carlos Hernández-Fernández, Enrique Lledó-García |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Urinary Fistula Urology medicine.medical_treatment Brachytherapy 030232 urology & nephrology Rectourethral fistula Scientific evidence law.invention 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Randomized controlled trial law Multidisciplinary approach medicine Humans Prostatectomy Radiotherapy business.industry General surgery Prostatic Neoplasms General Medicine Surgery Radiation therapy 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis business |
| Zdroj: | Current urology reports. 17(3) |
| ISSN: | 1534-6285 |
| Popis: | 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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