title: A new method of achieving total continence in vesico-urethro-vaginal fistula (circumferential fistula) with total urethral destruction--surgical technique.
abstract: Twelve (12) cases of urethral reconstruction from the anterior bladder wall combined with primary urethropexy to achieve total continence in 67% circumferential fistulae in women is presented. These operations were performed transvaginally and the technique is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Korle--Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Ghosh
authors.forename: E Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Kwawukume
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology*; D014719:Vesicovaginal Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*