A case of recto-vaginal obstetrical fistula treated by the Martius lamp, seen at Befelatanana Madagascar [PDF]
The rectovaginal fistulas are a pathological epithelialized communication between the vagina and the rectum, its frequency is 10 to 30%, and it is a disabling pathology because of the social repercussion.
Besaina, Rakotozanany+5 more
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Obstetric fistula and related factors: assessing pattern and quality of life among women in Southwest Nigeria [PDF]
Background: Obstetric fistula remains major contributor to maternal morbidity in low resource countries. Study examined quality of life and related factors among women with obstetric fistula in Southwest Nigeria.
Abioye, Abigail A.+6 more
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Outcomes of Fecal Diversion in Perianal Crohn's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Fecal diversion provides symptom control in patients with perianal fistulising Crohn’s disease, with a 65% clinical improvement rate. However, bowel restoration is achieved in only 29% of cases, and many require re‐diversion or proctectomy/protocolectomy.
Imogen Hartley+4 more
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Objective: to analyze the efficacy of a newly developed method for the treatment of radiation-induced rectovaginal fistulas using autologous adipose tissue obtained by aspiration liposuction.Materials and methods.
Zh. I. Teryushkova+4 more
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Management of Rectovaginal Fistulas at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki over a 5-year Period [PDF]
Objective: To share our experience in the management of rectovaginal fistula. Methods This was a retrospective study conducted at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria.
Daniyan, A.B.C.+7 more
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Pro-inflammatory cytokines in cryptoglandular anal fistulas [PDF]
Background: Sphincter-preserving procedures for the treatment of transsphincteric fistulas fail in at least one out of every three patients. It has been suggested that failure is due to ongoing disease in the remaining fistula tract.
Gosselink, M.P. (Martijn Pieter)+5 more
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Laparoscopic lateral suspension (LLS) with mesh provides effective apical and anterior vaginal support for pelvic organ prolapse, with anatomical success rates exceeding 90% and a low complication profile. This meta‐analysis reinforces LLS as a reliable surgical option, though longer follow‐up is needed to confirm its long‐term efficacy.
Qi Wang+3 more
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Müllerian duct anomaly with congenital rectovaginal fistula: A rare case presentation
Pregnancy in a rudimentary horn is a rare form of ectopic gestation and associated with high maternal mortality. Unicornuate uterus with a rudimentary horn is caused by disordered fusion of Müllerian ducts during embryonic life, which can be associated ...
Yogita Dogra+2 more
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Combined vaginal-laparoscopic-abdominal approach for the surgical treatment of rectovaginal endometriosis with bowel resection: a comparison of this new technique with various established approaches by laparoscopy and laparotomy [PDF]
Background: A new combined vaginal-laparoscopic-abdominal approach for rectovaginal endometriosis allows intraoperative digital bowel palpation to assess bowel infiltration and prevents unnecessary bowel resections. This technique was compared to various
Bartley, Julia+4 more
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Fistula recurrence, pregnancy, and childbirth following successful closure of female genital fistula in Guinea : a longitudinal study [PDF]
Background: Female genital fistula is a devastating maternal complication of delivery in developing countries. We sought to analyse the incidence and proportion of fistula recurrence, residual urinary incontinence, and pregnancy after successful fistula ...
Barry, Thierno H+15 more
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