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Colonoscopy Done. Polyps Done. CT Scan Recto Vaginal Fistula. Treatment?
I had a colonoscopy which the GI Dr. found some polyps and took a biopsy, My Gyn ordered a CT Scan because she suspected a rectovaginal fistula, and the scan confirmed it. How my Gyn is spending me to specialist. My son has Crohn's and my nephew - both close in age (1 year apart). So my question is what type of Dr. should I be seeing a GYN or GI, and how do you treat/remove rectovaginal fistulas?
Sat, 28 Sep 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM.
You should see both doctors but also you need to see abdominal surgeon because he is the one who can treat fistula which is mostly treated surgically by exscision.rarely it can be done thorugh rectum dependig n size and position of fistula. You should do ct or colonoscopy for further evaluation. fistulas cant heal spontaneously and also there should be some underlying cause of it.
Wish you good health.Regards
You should see both doctors but also you need to see abdominal surgeon because he is the one who can treat fistula which is mostly treated surgically by exscision.rarely it can be done thorugh rectum dependig n size and position of fistula. You should do ct or colonoscopy for further evaluation. fistulas cant heal spontaneously and also there should be some underlying cause of it.
Wish you good health.Regards
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