Reconstruction of an Anal Sphyncter Which had suffered Extensive Destruction of the Recto - Vaginal Wall

Authors

  • Edgardo Torterolo
  • Jorge Bermúdez

Keywords:

anus, surgery

Abstract

The patient had been operated severa! times in attempts to repair anal sphyncter and perineum, secondary
to abscess and fistula, which had failed. An iliac colostomy was first performed, then the perineum and sphyncter were repaired in an anatomic manner, with
excellent functional result. There follows an account of certain aspects of this technique and surgical tactics which are essential to success.

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Published

1981-03-28

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Torterolo E, Bermúdez J. Reconstruction of an Anal Sphyncter Which had suffered Extensive Destruction of the Recto - Vaginal Wall. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 1981 Mar. 28 [cited 2026 May 28];51(1):68-9. Available from: https://replica-revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/3283

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