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Re: current recto-vaginal fistula

From: Keri (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 18 Sep 1999 08:23:53 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 Jul 1999, Lauren wrote: >
>Nine months ago, I gave birth to an 8lb. 8oz. boy. Since then, I have
>had three unsuccessful surgeries to repair a recto-vaginal fistula. I
>have been trying to find any information about this problem, but there
>is not much out there. My questions are: 1. Does anyone have any
>information recto-vaginal fistulas and what can be done to ensure a
>successful repair? 2. Was it the physicians negligence that caused
>this? I am not looking to sue "the pants off of them" , but I would at
>least like to know if I have any right to ask them to help with all of
>these medical bills. Thank you in advance.
>
>--
>Lauren N.
>

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Laureen,

I can relate to your problem.  I delivered a 8lb, 7oz. girl back in April.  I had a fourth degree tear and 3 days after delivery, developed a rectovaginal fistula.  Two weeks after delivery I had a repair.  The repair seemed to work until six weeks later I developed another fistula.  I had several tests to see if there might be something else wrong.  One doctor's theory was that I might have Chron's Disease, but all my tests came back normal.  Next week I am having what is called a Flap Closure surgery.  I'm not sure what type of surgeries you have had, but this particular surgery has an 80% success rate, and is supposedly less involved.  I'm very hopeful that this will finally fix my problem.  Please let me know if you have made any progress since your last message.

Sincerely,

Keri

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