Hyperbaric oxygenation for rectovaginal fistula: a report of two cases

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 1999 Oct;25(5):343-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.1999.tb01174.x.

Abstract

A rectovaginal fistula after delivery is a rare complication, and its management can become difficult if infection occurs. In two such cases, we administered hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) treatment against complicated infections, and we obtained a good outcome in each case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Lactobacillus / isolation & purification
  • Pseudomonas Infections / complications
  • Puerperal Disorders / therapy
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / complications
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / surgery
  • Rectovaginal Fistula / therapy*
  • Vaginal Diseases / microbiology