Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate prognosis and effect of rectovaginal fistula operation on patients' life quality.MethodsMedical data of 18 cases with rectovaginal fistula were analyzed retrospectively,and a follow-up was also made.ResultsAmong 18 cases,types were anal canal (1 case),low rectum (5 cases) and high rectum (12 cases). Three different kinds of surgical repair procedures were performed on these patients respectively,with 13 cases obtaining the first surgical repair successfully and 2 cases having the second surgical repair because of the fistula relapse. After operation,the general life quality and sexual life of patients improved.ConclusionThe rectovaginal fistula operation can deliver a good therapeutic effect,and evidently enhanced the life quality of patients.

Key words: rectovaginal fistula, prognosis, life quality