Vesicocervical fistula--a rare cause of urinary incontinence.
A vesicocervical fistula is reported. This extremely rare and late sequela of caesarean section, secondary to a lesion in the bladder and unrecognized intraoperatively, was followed with a distressing, long-lasting urinary incontinence unreactive to conservative treatment. Not until 7 years after the primary operation was this lesion diagnosed and treated successfully by vaginal approach. Etiological factors, clinical features and treatment possibilities are discussed.
Virtanen
H S
HS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Turku University Central Hospital, Finland.
Mäkinen
J I
JI
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery