Musset's Surgical Technique: Evaluation of Long-term Results (LONGOMUSSET)
France11 participantsStarted 2022-01-20
Plain-language summary
The surgical technique of Musset has shown its effectiveness for the cure of recto-vaginal fistulas. Recto-vaginal fistulas are mostly post-obstetric (88%).
The objective of this study is to investigate the outcome of patients who underwent a Musset surgical technique, as well as their postoperative functional and anatomical results at a distance from the procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who underwent Musset surgery between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2020 in the Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine Department of Intercommunal Hospital Center of Créteil
* Patients who gave their consent to participate in this study
* Patients affiliated with a social security plan
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have undergone rectovaginal fistula treatment using a technique other than the Musset technique
* Patients lost to follow-up
* Patients under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship, safeguard of justice, family habilitation and mandate of future protection activated)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Presence of gas and/or stool incontinence more than 6 months after surgery