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This technical note describes the surgical technique of graciloplasty as an option for the treatment of rectovaginal, rectourethral and rectovesical fistulas.
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Ruiz, D., Bashankaev, B., Speranza, J. et al. Graciloplasty for rectourethral, rectovaginal and rectovesical fistulas: technique overview, pitfalls and complications. Tech Coloproctol 12, 277–282 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-008-0433-7
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