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Rectal Fistula

Known as: fistulas rectal, Rectal Fistula [Disease/Finding], fistula rectal 
An abnormal anatomical passage connecting the RECTUM to the outside, with an orifice at the site of drainage.
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Narrower (2)

Anal FistulaRectoperineal fistula
Anal fistulectomyIn BloodMicrobiologicalchemically induced

Broader (3)

Intestinal DiseasesPerianal fistulapathologic fistula

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2019
2019
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Boost for Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer: A Phase 1 Dose Escalation Study.
Review
2015
Review
2015
Severe rectal complications after prostate brachytherapy.
2011
2011
Impact of prostate gland volume on cryoablation prostate-specific antigen outcomes.
2009
2009
Rectal fistulae after salvage high‐intensity focused ultrasound for recurrent prostate cancer after combined brachytherapy and external beam radiotherapy
To report on the high rectal fistula rate associated with salvage high‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) after the failure of… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
Salvage HIFU for recurrent prostate cancer after radiotherapy
Recurrent disease following primary radiotherapy for localized prostate cancer is a common problem, occurring in up to 46% of… 
2007
2007
Seminal Vesicle-Rectal Fistula with Preceding Right Acute Epididymitis
A case of seminal vesicle-rectal fistula is reported. A 74-year-old Japanese man was admitted to our hospital due to repeated… 
2004
2004
Medical malpractice of prostate brachytherapy.
Review
1990
Review
1990
Spinal Empyema in Crohn's Disease
A 19-year-old man with a 1-year history of Crohn's disease of the ileum and rectosigmoid developed back and leg pain with… 
1989
1989
Seminal vesicle-rectal fistula
A previously unreported complication of low anterior resection of the rectum, seminal vesicle-rectal fistula, was encountered one… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Regional Hyperthermia for Clinically Advanced Deep‐Seated Pelvic Malignancy
Forty-three patients with deep-seated pelvic malignancy have been treated at the University of Utah on a pilot protocol involving… 
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