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Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1994
Vesicovaginal fistulas are often the result of obstetric trauma in third world countries and gynecologic surgery in developed countries. Improvement in obstetric care and the increased use of cesarean section has resulted in a decrease in the incidence of obstetric fistulas in the United States. However, the incidence of fistulas as a result of surgery
T, Margolis, L J, Mercer
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Vesicovaginal fistulas are often the result of obstetric trauma in third world countries and gynecologic surgery in developed countries. Improvement in obstetric care and the increased use of cesarean section has resulted in a decrease in the incidence of obstetric fistulas in the United States. However, the incidence of fistulas as a result of surgery
T, Margolis, L J, Mercer
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Current Urology Reports, 2002
The most common cause of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) in North America is injury to the bladder during a hysterectomy. In underdeveloped countries, childbirth is the leading etiology of these fistulae. Although the diagnosis of a VVF usually can be readily made in an outpatient setting, care must be exercised not to overlook a second fistula or ...
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The most common cause of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) in North America is injury to the bladder during a hysterectomy. In underdeveloped countries, childbirth is the leading etiology of these fistulae. Although the diagnosis of a VVF usually can be readily made in an outpatient setting, care must be exercised not to overlook a second fistula or ...
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Experiences with vesicovaginal fistulas
The American Journal of Surgery, 1973Abstract Twelve patients with vesicovaginal fistulas have had a successful outcome despite multiple fistulas after numerous previous attempts at closure. The transvesical, transperitoneal approach has afforded good exposure which permits care to be directed toward achieving healthy tissue by the excision of all questionably indurated tissue margins ...
Ronald Rabin, Lester Persky
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The Challenging Vesicovaginal Fistula
European Urology, 1983The authors report herein their experience in treating 75 cases of vesicovaginal fistulas. 80% were caused by gynecologic surgery and 20% were of obstetrical origin. The authors favor the transvaginal approach and describe in detail the two technics they recommend. The most commonly used method is the Chassar-Moir procedure.
Steg A, Chiche R
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Vesicovaginal fistulas in childhood
Urology, 1980Six instances of childhood vesicovaginal fistulas are reviewed. Emphasis is on avoidance of such occurrences. Management should be by careful co-optation and individual closure of layers. Success was ultimately achieved in all patients.
William E. Forsythe +2 more
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Congenital vesicovaginal fistula
International Journal of Urology, 2000AbstractCongenital vesicovaginal fistula is a very rare entity, the etiology of which has not been clearly elucidated because pathologic features have not been mentioned in previous reports. The case of a 4‐year‐old girl having incontinence resulting from a congenital vesicovaginal fistula joining with the left ectopic ureter from the hypoplastic ...
H, Asanuma +5 more
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Vaginocystography in Vesicovaginal Fistulae
European Urology, 1979The importance of vaginocystography as an additional tool to excretory urography and cystoscopy in assessment of vesicovaginal fistulae is emphasized. A simple technique applicable even to large and multiple fistulae or a capacious vagina is described and discussed.
L.J. Rajendran +7 more
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The Treatment of Vesicovaginal Fistulae
European Urology, 1996To review the options available for the surgical management of vesicovaginal fistulae (VVF).A comprehensive review of the literature related to the surgical management of VVF.Numerous methods for the treatment of VVF have been described. The success of surgical treatment is excellent, even for complex fistulae. There is an increasing move towards early
Henry H. Woo +2 more
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Nondelay in Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair
Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey, 1979Current attitudes toward closure of vesicovaginal fistulas have engendered a period of delay of three to six months prior to surgical closure. We believe that such delay is unwarranted, and describe our experiences with the closure of these fistulas as soon as the diagnosis is made.
Lester Persky +2 more
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Laser Welding of Vesicovaginal Fistula
International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, 2001The management of vesicovaginal fistula remains a source of debate, despite extensive literature on the subject. It is difficult to prove the superiority of one surgical technique over another by randomized trials, given the variabilities of fistula etiology, the location and clinician expertise.
Dogra, P. N., Nabi, G.
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