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Obstetric fistula in Assam, India: a neglected cause of maternal morbidities and mortality

Healthcare in Low-resource Settings, 2015
Each year between 50,000 to 100,000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, a hole in the birth canal. Obstetric fistula is one of the major cause for maternal morbidities and mortality and it has been successfully eradicated in developed ...
Suresh Jungari, Bal Govind Chauhan
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Living with obstetric fistula [PDF]

BMJ, 2011
During the birth of her first child in 2000, Fatima Aliyu developed two fistulas: vesicovaginal fistula and a rectovaginal fistula. She is not yet fully cured and anticipates further surgery.
Fatima, Aliyu, G, Esegbona
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Knowledge of obstetric fistula and its associated factors among women of reproductive age in Northwestern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

BMC Women's Health, 2022
Background Obstetric fistula has been a major maternal health challenges in low and middle-income countries, especially in Ethiopia, due to high child marriage and poor access to healthcare.
Meskerem Tsega Dejen, Tesfaye Assebe Yadeta, Getnet Gedefaw Azeze, Asmamaw Demis Bizuneh, Getahun Tiruye, Agumasie Semahegn   +5 more
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Intravenous urography findings in women with ureteric fistula

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: Ureteric fistula is one of the major morbidities that can arise from pelvic surgeries. It mainly results from gynaecological and obstetric procedures. Intravenous urography is an imaging modality for the upper urinary tract.
Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye, Kenneth Chinedu Ekwedigwe, Maradona Ehikioya Isikhuemen, Monday Osaze Eliboh, Emmanuel Nyan Yakubu, Babafemi Charles Daniyan   +5 more
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Social Experiences of Women with Obstetric Fistula Seeking Treatment in Kampala, Uganda

Annals of Global Health, 2017
BackgroundObstetric fistula is a preventable and treatable condition predominately affecting women in low-income countries. Understanding the social context of obstetric fistula may lead to improved prevention and treatment.ObjectivesThis study ...
Marielle Meurice, Rene Genadry, Carol Heimer, Galya Ruffer, Barageine Justus Kafunjo   +4 more
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Successful pregnancy along with prevention of obstetric fistula in a subsequent pregnancy is possible if proper antenatal care and timely elective caesarean delivery are ensured. Keywords: Fistula recurrence; obstetric fistula

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2021
Successful pregnancy along with prevention of obstetric fistula in a subsequent pregnancy is possible if proper antenatal care and timely elective caesarean delivery are ensured.
Rekha Poudel, Ganesh Dangal, Aruna Karki, Hema Pradhan, Ranjana Shrestha, Kabin Bhattachan   +5 more
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Outcome of open excisional breast biopsies in Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018
INTRODUCTION: open excisional breast biopsy is a known modality for treatment of breast lumps especially in developing countries. Other sophisticated methods are available for management of breast lumps in more advanced nations. Our aim in this study was
Maradona Ehikioya Isikhuemen, Monday Osaze Eliboh, Uche Emmanuel Eni, Kenneth Chinedu Ekwedigwe, Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye   +4 more
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The Predictors of Intent to Prevent Obstetric Fistula Recurrence Among Women with Fistula in Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Women's Health, 2022
Bekana Fekecha Hurissa,1 Zewdie Birhanu Koricha,2 Lelisa Sena Dadi3 1School of Midwifery, Institute of Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; 2Department of Health, Behavior, and Society, Faculty of Public Health, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia ...
Hurissa BF, Koricha ZB, Dadi LS
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Prevalence and risk factors of obstetric fistula: implementation of a need-based preventive action plan in a South-eastern rural community of India

BMC Women's Health, 2020
Background The study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and risk factors of obstetric fistula in the rural area of the south eastern community of India and the training of community health workers for its prevention.
Dharitri Swain, Swayam Pragyan Parida, Saubhagya Kumar Jena, Mahasweta Das, Hrushikesh Das   +4 more
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“The sun keeps rising but darkness surrounds us”: a qualitative exploration of the lived experiences of women with obstetric fistula in Ethiopia

BMC Women's Health, 2019
Background Obstetric fistula is a hole between the vagina and bladder, and/or between the vagina and rectum, triggered by prolonged obstructed labor. The World Health Organization has estimated that at least 50,000 to 100,000 cases of obstetric fistula ...
Misganaw Animut, Abebe Mamo, Lakew Abebe, Million Abera Berhe, Shifera Asfaw, Zewdie Birhanu   +5 more
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