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Re: 4th Degree Tear

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Jan 1998 19:55:39 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 28 Jan 1998, Lori wrote: >I have already had a fistula repaired that was not very far in to my vagina. But now I have another that was only found through my rectum. It is very far up and my physician is recommending a surgery in New Orleans where they will go through the rectum and pull a muscle down over the fistula. Are you familiar with this procedure?

Yes.

>Do you know what the long term success rate may be?

Should be very good.

>I gave birth almost 2 years ago and tor very badly. Should this procedure be permanent?
>

If done by an experience operator, it should last quite a long time. A lot has to do with the experience of the surgeon, post operative infections, listening to and complying with post operative instructions and lastly, you healing ability.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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