Short- and Long-term Complications and Outcomes of Radiation and Surgically Induced Rectourethral Fistula Repair With Buccal Mucosa Graft and Muscle Interposition Flap

Successful RUF closure is possible in 98% of non-radiated and in 86% of radiated or ablated patients with 1 procedure. Most radiation-induced RUF, regardless of size, can be successfully repaired with minimal short-term complications. Delayed complications may arise and require surgery, and thus continued surveillance is recommended.