pelviperineology. 2013; 32(2): 57-58 | DOI:

Martius flap in repair of rectovaginal fistula caused by Bartholin’s gland abscess

AMELIA DE ALMEIDA¹, ODETE FIGUEIREDO¹, PAULA RAMOA², JOAQUIM COSTA PEREIRA^3
1Gynecology and Obstetric Department, CHTS, Penafiel, ²Gynecology and Obstetric De-partment, HPP, Boavista, ³Surgery Department, CHTS, Penafiel

Background: :The most rectovaginal fistulas (RVF) are acquired. Although a Bartholin’s gland abscess isn’t unusual in women in reproductive age, RVF is a rare complication.
Case: :We present a patient with a low RVF. She had a previous history of four episodes of Bartholin’s gland abscess. She was undergone LIFT surgery. Two weeks later she had a new Bartholin’s gland abscess and three weeks after was diagnosed another RVF secondary to Bartholin’s gland abscess. Surgical approached with LIFT surgery was performed and complemented with Martius graft.
Conclusion: :We reported rare case of rectovaginal fistula secondary a Bartholin’s gland abscess and treated with Martius graft. With this case the authors highlight the im-portance of multidisciplinary approach and the relevance of interpositional graft techniques.

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DE ALMEIDA A, FIGUEIREDO O, RAMOA P, PEREIRA J. Martius flap in repair of rectovaginal fistula caused by Bartholin’s gland abscess. 2013; 32(2): 57-58

Corresponding Author: DE ALMEIDA A.

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