Stenosis and fistulae with neglected vaginal foreign bodies. A case report

Foreign bodies present in the vagina for long periods of time are infrequent but potentially serious findings in adult women. Significant injury can occur to bowel, bladder or other pelvic structures. Repair of fistulae is delayed following removal of the foreign bodies until the chronic inflammation produced by the objects has resolved. Coexisting psychiatric illness or physical abuse may complicate the evaluation and treatment of some women with long-standing vaginal foreign bodies.