Vesicouterine fistula after cesarean section. A case report.
A 27-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2002, underwent repeat cesarean section and inadvertent cystotomy, with subsequent development of a vesicouterine fistula. The fistula did not resolve with prolonged bladder catheterization and required total abdominal hysterectomy with resection of the fistula tract and primary closure for definitive treatment.
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Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Urology, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, Texas 79920-5001, USA.
Brittain
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PC
Fontenot
J P
JP
Harlass
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FE
Hawley-Bowland
C G
CG
Diaz-Ball
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014546:Urinary Catheterization; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy