Obstetric Fistula in the Developing World: An Agonising Tragedy

Obstetric Fistula – An Unceasing Scourge in the Developing World

Obstetric fistula is a devastating problem known to mankind from time immemorial [1]. It is an abnormal opening into the vagina leading to continuous involuntary leakage of urine and/or faeces following childbirth. The commonest type is vesicovaginal fistula. Other variants include rectovaginal fistula, urethrovaginal fistula, ureterovaginal fistula and vesicouterine fistula. It is a complicati...

the tragedy of modern man in arthur millers world

what miller wants is a theatre of heightened consciousness. he speaks of two passions in a man, the passion to "feel" and the passion "know". he belives that we can have more of the latter. he says: drama is akin to the other inventions of man in that it ought to help us know more and not merely to spend our feelings. the writing of the crucible shows us that he is trying to give more heightene...

Urinary Incontinence in the Developing World: The Obstetric Fistula

The obstetric vesicovaginal fistula in the developing world.

Obstetric fistula in developing countries: a review article.

Obstetric fistula, one of the most devastating consequences of prolonged obstructed labour, is a historical issue in the developed world. However, it is still prevalent in resource poor countries like Ethiopia. The objective of this review article is to describe the epidemiology of obstetric fistula and its management, with specific emphasis on the experience of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital...