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Hello, i recently watched the episode on the doctors about rectovaginal fistula. i have been suffering with this for three years. i have had five surgeries and no success. the last doctor suggested a colostomy bag. i am 43 and i do not want to do that. my

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Dr. Michael Moffa answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Difficult problem: Fistulas can be caused by birth trauma, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease or anal rectal abscess. They are treated very differently depending on the cause. I suggest you seek out an experienced colo rectal surgeon for evaluation

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Answered 11/20/2015

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A member asked:

Hello, i recently watched the episode on the doctors about rectovaginal fistula. i have been suffering with this for three years. i have had five surgeries and no success. the last doctor suggested a colostomy bag. i am 43 and i do not want to do that. my

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Moffa answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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