What is a rectovaginal fistula?

Partoclinic30 Nov, 2024Health

A rectovaginal fistula is a tunnel-like opening that develops between the vagina and rectum. Symptoms include leaking stool, abnormal and foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and tissue damage. The vagina is the tube that connects the uterus to the vulva (the external genitalia). The rectum is the part of the digestive tract that connects the large intestine (colon) to the anus. It holds stool and gas until your body releases them.