Classification of the post radiation fistulas of pelvic organs

Background. In recent years, we observe technological and scientific growth in the field of medicine. It makes revise of existing ideas about certain pathological conditions. Such a serious complication of radiation treatment as fistulas of the pelvic organs is not excluded. All available classification of the post radiation fistulas of pelvic organs or consider them in the total mass of fistulas, specifying only the cause of occurrence, or even fall into the category of “others”. Moreover, the existing classifications do not reflect the medical tactics needed in each particular case.The study objective is to develop classification of radiation-induced fistulas of the lower pelvis which would assist with selection of the optimal treatment tactics.Materials and methods. This study analyzed the results of the examination and treatment of 82 cases of post-radiation pelvic fistula.Results and conclusion. Treatment of patients according to the proposed classification allowed to attain stable recovery in 92 % of cases