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Outcomes of gracilis muscle interposition for rectourethral fistulas caused by treatment of prostate cancer.

S H EmileN HoreshV StrassmannZ GaroufaliaR GefenP ZhouE Ray-OfforG DasilvaSteven D Wexner
Published in: Techniques in coloproctology (2023)
Although the initial success rate of GMI was approximately 53%, it increased to 81% after additional procedures. Complications after GMI were mostly minor, with wound complications being the most common. Perianal wound dehiscence was significantly associated with failure of healing of RUF after GMI.
Keyphrases
  • prostate cancer
  • radical prostatectomy
  • skeletal muscle