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There is also a new technique for RV fistulas currently being worked on here in the Netherlands. I've written about it before, so if you search for my earlier posts you'll find a description. I was one of the first 10 women to have it done. So far the full success rate (complete closure, obviously it does not prevent new ones forming) is running at 80%. This is better than the estimated 50-60% success rate for the methods (excluding the LIFT, I don't know stats for that) currently used in the US and Canada.

It does require two surgeries and a temp ileo, so that is a turn-off to some (understandably), but if the RV (or PV) fistula is extreme, it is definitely worth a shot. In my case my fistula was draining heavily on a daily basis and I had lived with a permanent yeast infection for about 6 months. Prior treatments had no effect whatsoever.

Hope you find relief!

Gin
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