Rectovestibular Fistula Which Surgical Approaches?
Launched by ASWAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jul 20, 2021
Trial Information
Current as of April 25, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background: The management of a vestibular fistula is a challenge for pediatric surgeons. The investigator compared four different operative techniques in terms of postoperative complications, continence, and cosmetic appearance. Patients and methods: This study was a prospective, randomized, comparative study that included female children with rectovestibular fistulae who were selected from patients with anorectal malformations treated at the pediatric surgical unit, Assiut University Hospital during the period from January 2016 to February 2020. The patients were randomly divided into fou...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Female children aged 6 months to 12 years who had rectovestibular fistulae that had been treated by a single-stage repair were included in this study.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Exclusion criteria were patients with recurrence, previous anorectal surgery.
- • Patients with anovestibular fistulae.
- • Patients with rectoperineal fistulas.
- • Patients with cognitive impairment.
About Aswan University Hospital
Aswan University Hospital is a leading medical institution in Egypt dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. Affiliated with Aswan University, the hospital provides a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, integrating education, research, and clinical practice. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to ethical standards, Aswan University Hospital aims to enhance medical knowledge and improve patient outcomes by actively participating in clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. The institution fosters collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and academic partners to drive scientific discovery and contribute to the global medical community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Sarah Abdelmohsen
Principal Investigator
Aswan University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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