[The acquired urethrorectal fistula: a rare pathology].

OBJECTIVES: Conservative management of iatrogenic urethro-rectal fistula is discussed and the literature briefly reviewed. METHODS/RESULTS: The patient's only symptom was rectal voiding, which he considered was not enough to justify an operation. At one-year follow up, patient condition remains unchanged. CONCLUSION: Patients with urethro-rectal fistula and a competent bladder neck, whose only symptom is rectal voiding, can be managed conservatively if the patient refuses an operation.