Susana Candia MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Francis Joseph Scholz MD, Abstract Co-Author: Owner, FSpoon Company

Christopher D'Arcy Scheirey MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Describe types of vaginal fistulas and common etiologies 2. Learn proper fluoroscopic technique to evaluate vaginal fistulas emphasizing dual-phase barium enema or vaginogram 3. Understand unique role of vaginogram in delineating vaginal fistulas 4. Recognize key findings of various vaginal fistulas on barium enema and vaginogram 

- Background of vaginal fistulas including incidence and etiologies - Rectovaginal anatomy - Description of standard barium enema examination for vaginal fistulas and its limitations - Description of useful double-stage technique to examine upper and lower vaginal or rectal segments sequentially - Explanation of when and why to perform vaginogram in evaluation of fistulas - Illustrative images of fluoroscopic studies demonstrating common and less common vaginal fistulas - Summary emphasizing importance of correct technique during barium enema or vaginogram  

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Candia, S, Scholz, F, Scheirey, C, Vaginal Fistulas: Secrets of the Barium Enema and Vaginogram.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003120.html