[Vesicovaginal fistula. Still a daily reality in Africa. Apropos of 89 cases]. / Les fistules vésico-vaginales. Encore une réalité quotidienne en Afrique. A propos de 89 cas.
Rev Fr Gynecol Obstet
; 84(5): 405-8, 1989 May.
Article
em Fr
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2544977
ABSTRACT
Vesico-vaginal fistulae (VVF) are still a daily occurrence in Africa. Obstetrical causes are the most frequent. This severe disability requires that everything be implemented to obtain a leak-free closure of the pathological opening. The authors report their experience with 89 cured cases of VVF. Except for 2 cases cured with an abdominal approach, the Moir technique gave good results in 78 cases, for midline, moderate size, fistulae. In 3 instances, closure of the vagina alone was satisfactory. There were 10 recurrences, cured 9 times at the second operation and once at the third. 3 recurrences came from other institutions and were cured after 4 and 5 successive procedures. In 6 instances, for fistulae close to 5 cm or larger and located in areas difficult to reach, the authors have developed a technique of vaginal closure alone using a turned-over, undetermined vaginal flap creating a leak-free diverticulum. No recurrences have been observed with this technique.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Fístula Vesicovaginal
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
Fr
Revista:
Rev Fr Gynecol Obstet
Ano de publicação:
1989
Tipo de documento:
Article