Conservative management of vesicouterine fistula. A report of 2 cases.
BACKGROUND
Vesicouterine fistulas usually require laparotomy for repair.


METHODS
A vesicouterine fistula occurring after cesarean section was successfully managed hormonally. In another case it developed in association with an intrauterine device and was repaired translaparoscopically.


CONCLUSIONS
Laparotomy may be avoidable in the management of a vesicouterine fistula.
Ravi
Bala
B
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York 11237, USA. chulla123@aol.com
Schiavello
Henry
H
Abayev
David
D
Kazimir
Michal
M
D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged; D001747:Urinary Bladder Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*