Rectourinary Fistula after Radical Prostatectomy: Review of the Literature for Incidence, Etiology, and Management

Although rectourinary fistula (RUF) after radical prostatectomy (RP) is rare, it is an important issue impairing the quality of life of patients. If the RUF does not spontaneously close after colostomy, surgical closure should be considered. However, there is no standard approach and no consensus in...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Kitamura, Taiji Tsukamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Prostate Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/629105
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