Vesicovaginal fistulae: a 12-year study.
Repairs in 49 cases of vesicovaginal fistulae were performed during the last 12 years. Obstetric cause for vesicovaginal fistulae was noted in 81.63% cases and the most important being obstructed labour (73.46% cases). Repair was successful in 71.42% cases. Factors favourable for success were a non-obstetric fistula, small size fistula (< 10 mm) and absence of fibrosis. Repair operations were performed mainly by vaginal flap technique. The fistulous track was not excised. Polyglactin suture gave the best results.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical College and Hospital, Rohtak.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007902:Length of Stay; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013537:Sutures; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014719:Vesicovaginal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*