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.
Rathee
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical College and Hospital, Rohtak.
Nanda
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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*