Introduction: Injury to the ureter is a risk of any pelvic or abdominal surgery. The anatomic proximity lower urinary tract and female reproductive system renders vulnerable injury during obstetric Gynecologic procedures. Ureterovaginal fistula an uncommon but serious sequela unrecognized distal ureteral surgeries because their common embryologic origin. Method: This study involved series 25 pa...

In the developing world, the true incidence of obstetric fistulas is unknown, as many patients with this condition suffer in silence and isolation. Obstetric fistulas destroy the lives of many young women in the developing countries. Some estimates place the worldwide prevalence as high as 2 million women worldwide. In some rural areas of Africa, the fistula rate may approach 5-10 per 1000 deli...

Obstetric fistula, a complication of dystocic labor neglected in the social and developmental context, shows the progress made in improving health status in developing countries [1]. The difficulty of treating vesico-vaginal fistulas is well known and the proposed repair techniques are numerous [2]. The choice of the way of approach is not unequivocal, because the best way is that the comfort o...

Obstetric fistula, a complication of dystocic labor neglected in the social and developmental context, shows the progress made in improving health status in developing countries [1]. The difficulty of treating vesico-vaginal fistulas is well known and the proposed repair techniques are numerous [2]. The choice of the way of approach is not unequivocal, because the best way is that the comfort o...

The management of recurrent rectovaginal fistula after obstetric injury and cryptoglandular sepsis is considered a major surgical challenge. The fistula poses a significant negative psychosocial and sexual morbidity. In addition, the poor quality of local tissues due to previous attempts at surgical repair adds to this challenge. There are few data regarding the management of persistent or recu...

AJN t November 2007 t Vol. 107, No. 11 http://www.nursingcenter.com Ostracized by husbands, families, and communities, these women and girls endure isolation and extreme hardship. “They are so ashamed,” Sister Maura said. “They think it’s their fault, that they did something gnes stood in the doorway, clutching her walking stick. Urine dripped from beneath the brightly colored cloth wrapped aro...

Background: Obstetric fistula remains major contributor to maternal morbidity in low resource countries. Study examined quality of life and related factors among women with obstetric Southwest Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study, involving 159 purposively selected receiving care at the centre, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa, An adopted interviewer-administered World Health Organization Qual...