title: Ureterovaginal fistula after insertion of a McDonald suture: Case report and review of published reports.
abstract: Complications associated with cerclage that are commonly described in the existing published reports include injuries to the cervix or bladder, premature rupture of membranes, chorioamnionitis and bleeding. We report an unusual complication of a ureterovaginal fistula formation after the insertion of a McDonald suture.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors: Kai Lyn
authors: KL
authors: Ng
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors: Anita Sugam
authors: AS
authors: Kale
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors: Arundhati Tushar
authors: AT
authors: Gosavi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D023802:Cerclage, Cervical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017604:Cesarean Section, Repeat; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008296:Malaysia / Q000208:ethnology; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D012846:Singapore; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014548:Urinary Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
keywords: McDonald suture; cervical cerclage; ureterovaginal fistula