Management of a rectovaginal fistula (RVF) following low circular-stapled colorectal anastomosis is difficult and often unsatisfactory. We report herein the case of a 66- year-old woman who developed a RVF following low anterior resection using the double-stapling technique for rectal cancer. The RVF spontaneously closed with nonoperative treatment that included simple observation without dietary restrictions. The spontaneous closure occurred within approximately 25 days. Minimally symptomatic patients may be candidates for nonoperative treatment