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Vaginally inserted herbs causing vesico-vaginal fistula and vaginal stenosis
S E Adaji1, S B Bature, O S Shittu
1Urogynaecology Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. sonnyadaji@gmail.com
Abstract:
A 32-year-old woman developed a vesico-vaginal fistula and vaginal stenosis following insertion of herbs into her vagina by a traditional doctor to "melt" her uterine myomata. She underwent successful trans-abdominal repair of her fistula and passive dilatation of her vagina was recommended for the vaginal stenosis. The emerging importance of traditional treatments as a cause of vesico-vaginal fistula is highlighted. The role of quality improvement through research and strict regulation to maximise the benefits of traditional treatment and minimise complications is also emphasised.
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