Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries and Rectovaginal Fistula Repair: What’s the Best Approach for Repair?-Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries and Rectovaginal Fistula Repair: What's the Best Approach for Repair?

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries and Rectovaginal Fistula Repair: What's the Best Approach for Repair?

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In this video, Dr. Christina Luyke-Gapp presents on the topic of pediatric anal sphincter injuries and rectovaginal special repair. She discusses the best approach for repair and shares her research on the topic. Dr. Luyke-Gapp emphasizes the importance of identifying each layer separately and using the appropriate suture type. She also highlights the significance of antibiotic therapy and aggressive perineal care in preventing complications. The video includes a live demonstration of the repair procedure, showing the removal of a rectovaginal fistula and the repair of the external and internal anal sphincters. Dr. Luyke-Gapp explains the role of a Martius flap in certain cases and provides recommendations for postoperative care. Overall, she emphasizes the expertise of urogynecologists in performing these repairs and the need for early and consistent follow-up to ensure successful outcomes. <br /><br />Video presented by Dr. Christina Luyke-Gapp, OB-GYN and CPMRS certified, Associate Professor and Director of Research for Gynecologic Surgical Simulation and Assimilation in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwestern University.

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Presented by: Christina Lewicky-Gaupp, MD

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Date: September 11, 2019

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Category Complications

Category Education

Category Fecal Incontinence

Keywords

pediatric anal sphincter injuries

rectovaginal special repair

approach for repair

suture type

antibiotic therapy

aggressive perineal care

rectovaginal fistula removal

internal anal sphincter repair

Martius flap