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Vesicovaginal fistula due to remote history of vaginal foreign body
Janelle M Evans1, Mary M South, Mickey M Karram
1Department of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA. Janelle.evans@thechristhospital.com
Objectives:
To report an interesting case of a young adult girl who developed a vesicovaginal fistula after removal of a vaginal foreign body.
Methods:
A chart review was performed for a single patient from the time of presentation in July 2010 until final follow-up encounter.
Results:
A 22-year-old nulliparous woman with a history of removal of a bottle cap from her vagina developed a large vesicovaginal fistula at the bladder neck, which was identified several years later. Closure was via vaginal approach without graft or flap interposition.
Conclusions:
Although fistula formation after foreign body identification is rare, early identification and appropriate surgical approach is important for improved patient outcomes.
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