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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Ureteric injury is often iatrogenic, commonly linked to laparoscopic or gynecological surgeries.
  • Uretero-uterine fistulae are a rare complication of ureteric injury.
  • Cesarean section is the most frequent cause of uretero-uterine fistula presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of uretero-uterine fistula following cesarean section.
  • To discuss the management of uretero-uterine fistulae.
  • To highlight the rarity and diagnostic challenges of uretero-uterine fistulae.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a 35-year-old woman with continuous vaginal discharge.
  • Post-cesarean section follow-up and diagnostic evaluation.
  • Review of literature for uretero-uterine fistula management.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with continuous vaginal discharge three weeks after a cesarean section.
  • The case highlights the typical presentation of a uretero-uterine fistula.
  • Management strategies focus on renal function preservation and ureteral repair.

Conclusions:

  • Uretero-uterine fistulae are rare, lacking established management guidelines.
  • Management aims to conserve renal function and restore ureteral integrity.
  • This case underscores the importance of considering uretero-uterine fistulae in postpartum patients with unusual discharge.