title: Vesico-vaginal and recto-vaginal fistulae.
abstract: In a series of 1138 patients with vesico-vaginal and/or recto-vaginal fistulae, the main cause in the developing world was obstructed labour, and in the developed world was surgery and/or malignancy. Most repairs were performed by a vaginal approach; there was dedicated nursing care; 85% were cured at the first attempt. In the developing world, prevention will require improved access to good obstetric care.
authors.affiliation: The Birmingham Women's Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kelly