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Unusual presentation of an obstetrical urethrovaginal fistula secondary to improper catheter placement
Anne P Cameron1, Humphrey O Atiemo
1Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Vesicovaginal and urethrovaginal fistulas related to obstetrical causes are exceptionally rare in the developed world. We report a case of 23-year-old woman with a urethrovaginal fistula, which developed after a cesarean delivery because of an inappropriately placed urethral catheter. Diagnostic evaluation and surgical approach are discussed.
Vesicovaginal and urethrovaginal fistulas related to obstetrical causes are exceptionally rare in the developed world. We report a case of 23-year-old woman with a urethrovaginal fistula, which developed after a cesarean delivery because of an inappropriately placed urethral catheter. Diagnostic evaluation and surgical approach are discussed.
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