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Rectovaginal Fistulas

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Abstract

A rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is by definition an epithelial-lined tract between the rectum and vagina. Most RVFs are located at or just above the dentate line. Fistulas below the dentate line are not true RVFs but are instead anovaginal fistulas.

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Parray, F.Q. (2016). Rectovaginal Fistulas. In: Chowdri, N., Parray, F. (eds) Benign Anorectal Disorders. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2589-8_7

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