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Vesico-uterine fistula.

G C Iloabachie, O Njoku

    British Journal of Urology
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Vesico-uterine fistulas, often resulting from Caesarean sections or obstructed labor, commonly cause urinary incontinence. Surgical repair via a transperitoneal approach generally yields better outcomes than transvesical methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Gynecology
    • Obstetrics

    Background:

    • Vesico-uterine fistula is a rare but serious complication.
    • It can arise from obstetric interventions like Caesarean sections or complications of labor.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical presentation and management of vesico-uterine fistulas.
    • To compare surgical outcomes of different repair approaches.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series describing nine patients with vesico-uterine fistula.
    • Surgical repair techniques, including transperitoneal and transvesical approaches, were analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Common causes included bladder injury during Caesarean section and uterine/bladder rupture after obstructed labor.
    • Urinary incontinence was the most frequent symptom, regardless of fistula level.
    • Menouria (menstruation into the bladder) occurred with fistulas above the internal cervical os.

    Conclusions:

    • The transperitoneal surgical approach demonstrated superior results compared to the transvesical method for repairing vesico-uterine fistulas.
    • Understanding symptom variation based on lesion level is crucial for diagnosis and management.

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