BACKGROUND In Kenya, about 3000 fistula cases are estimated to occur every year with an incidence of 1/1000 women. This study sought to identify risk factors associated with developing obstetrics fistula in order to guide implementation of appropriate interventions. METHODS An unmatched case control study was conducted in three major hospitals in Kenya between October and December 2010. Cases...

BACKGROUND Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) causes a serious health problem and affects millions of people worldwide. Patients with obstetric fistula usually suffer from incontinence of urine and stool, which can predispose them to frequent infections of the urinary tract. Therefore the aim of this study was to determine the etiologic agents, drug resistance pattern of the isolates and associated ...

The review is devoted to the most pressing issues of etiology, classification, diagnosis and treatment rectovaginal fistulas. psychosocial impact a fistula on women’s quality life cannot be overemphasized. common causes are postoperative obstetric complications, inflammatory bowel disease, complications radiation therapy, neoplasms. A combination advanced imaging techniques, physical examinatio...

BACKGROUND Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is an epithelium-lined communication between the rectum and vagina. Most RVFs are acquired, the most common cause being obstetric trauma. Most of the high RVFs are repaired by conventional open surgery. Laparoscopic repair of RVF is rare and so far only one report is available in the literature. METHODS We present a case of high RVF repaired by laparoscop...

In 2003, maternal health experts met in Bellagio, to consider new and underutilised technologies vital to pregnancy-related health services in low-resource settings. Five years later, we examine what progress has been made and what new opportunities may be on the horizon. Based on a review of literature and consultation with experts, we consider technologies addressing the five leading causes o...

Abstract Women living with obstetric fistula-induced incontinence (OFII) have heightened need for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services because they experience involuntary leaking of urine, feces, or both. In humanitarian settings where access to WASH is notably limited, research innovation relating OFII programming has not been granted the requisite attention, relative menstrual manage...

A significant number of preventable deaths occur during pregnancy and childbirth in developing countries where maternal mortality ranges from 500 to 1000 per 100,000 live births; for every woman who dies, an estimated 16 30 more survive with complications. Obstetric fistula can be considered the most tragic complication childbirth. WHO estimates that there are about 2 million cases VVF worldwid...