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Risk factors for obstetric fistula: a clinical review
International Urogynecology Journal, 2011 Obstetric fistula is the presence of a hole between a woman's genital tract and either the urinary or the intestinal tract. Better knowledge of the risk factors for obstetric fistula could help in preventing its occurrence.
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Risk factors for obstetric fistula in the Far North Province of Cameroon
International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2009 OBJECTIVE: To describe the circumstances of occurrence and identify potential risk factors for obstetric fistula in northern Cameroon. METHODS: A case series study of 42 obstetric fistula patients seeking services at the Provincial Hospital of Maroua ...
Pierre-Marie Tebeu, Luc De Bernis
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Contemporary Issues in Obstetric Fistula
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2021We discuss a variety of contemporary issues relating to obstetric fistula. These include definitions of these injuries, the etiologic mechanisms by which fistulas occur, the role of specialist fistula centers in diagnosis and management, the classification of fistulas, and the assessment of surgical outcomes. We also review the growing need for complex
L Lewis, Wall +2 more
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2020
Abstract Obstetric fistula (OF) is a condition that remains prevalent in non-industrialized nations, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia where proper and timely obstetrical care is inaccessible, unavailable, or inadequate.
Chi Chiung Grace Chen, René Génadry
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Abstract Obstetric fistula (OF) is a condition that remains prevalent in non-industrialized nations, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia where proper and timely obstetrical care is inaccessible, unavailable, or inadequate.
Chi Chiung Grace Chen, René Génadry
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Obstetric vesicovaginal fistulas
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1970In analyzing 39 vesicovaginal fistulas of obstetric origin, repaired by the author in a 6 month period, it is found that the complication of postoperative stress incontinence is correlated with the location of the fistula more than anything else. A classification to predict the likelihood of stress incontinence and means of preventing it are thus ...
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Midwifery, 1991
World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in the developing countries 5 million women each year suffer severe maternal morbidity and high on this list is obstetric fistulae (vesico-vaginal and/or recto-vaginal). This article tries to explain why these fistulae still occur, comments on measures of prevention and how treatment might best be provided
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World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in the developing countries 5 million women each year suffer severe maternal morbidity and high on this list is obstetric fistulae (vesico-vaginal and/or recto-vaginal). This article tries to explain why these fistulae still occur, comments on measures of prevention and how treatment might best be provided
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Genitourinary Fistulas
Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2021Urinary incontinence shortly after childbirth or gynecologic surgery can be the result of obstetric or iatrogenic fistula formation. This can be a confusing and challenging diagnosis for medical providers. While the number of iatrogenic fistula cases is rising worldwide, obstetric fistulas are an issue uniquely particular to resource poor settings ...
Megan, Abrams, Rachel, Pope
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The Lancet, 2006
The work of the Womens Dignity Project (WDP) in eastern Africa relates directly to two themes that figure prominently in relation to stigma and global health: power and poverty. Together they reflect a principle put forward at the Fogarty International Centers international conference "Stigma and Global Health: Developing a Research Agenda" that the ...
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The work of the Womens Dignity Project (WDP) in eastern Africa relates directly to two themes that figure prominently in relation to stigma and global health: power and poverty. Together they reflect a principle put forward at the Fogarty International Centers international conference "Stigma and Global Health: Developing a Research Agenda" that the ...
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Obstetric fistulas in rural Pakistan
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2006Between 1999 and 2005 116 women with obstetric fistulas were treated at 6 "fistula camps" in rural Sindh Pakistan. This report provides detail on the characteristics of these patients and the results of treatment. A gynecologic team from the cities where treatments would be performed visited surrounding rural areas 3 months prior to the camps. Patients
A H, Jokhio, J, Kelly
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Vesicovaginal fistula: obstetric causes
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2006Obstetric fistula has a devastating impact on the lives of women in poor countries. Currently, there is an international campaign by the World Health Organisation, United Nations Population Fund and other bodies to address this problem. This article reviews recent literature and highlights the paucity of evidence-based data.Articles on the ...
Suran, Ramphal, Jagidesa, Moodley
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