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ABSTRACT Background Obstetric fistula remains an understudied severe maternal health outcome in Zambia. This study examines the socioeconomic, reproductive, and healthcare access factors associated with obstetric fistula among women in Zambia. Methods We conducted a cross‐sectional analysis of 10 296 women using data from the 2018 Zambia Demographic ...
Sianga Mutola +6 more
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ABSTRACT Problem Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is harmful to physical, mental, and reproductive health, though the effect of this practice on a woman's HIV susceptibility is poorly understood. Despite the known associations of FGM/C with short‐term vaginal epithelial damage, neither genital inflammation nor the genital microbiome have been ...
James Pollock +19 more
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ABSTRACT Research Question What are Black women's experiences when seeking reproductive health care in Iowa? Design Narrative‐style qualitative research. Methods Adult Black women in Iowa were recruited for phone interviews. Data was analysed using within and across case methodology.
Melissa Lehan. Mackin +5 more
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Laser welding of vesicovaginal fistula
The 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 ...
Dogra, P. N., Nabi, G.
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A case of congenital vesicovaginal fistula [PDF]
Congenital vesicovaginal fistula is very rare and only five cases have been reported so far. This is a report on a case of congenital vesicovaginal fistula in a three-year-old girl.
伊藤, 哲二 +5 more
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Introduction : Obstetric fistula is a severe and debilitating condition occurring throughout the developing world. Although there are no accurate data on the incidence and prevalence of the condition, the majority of vesicovaginal fistulas develop after ...
Jumadi Santoso, Sawkar Vijay Pramod
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ABSTRACT Objective To assess whether Er:YAG laser is superior to sham in treating women with mild/moderate stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Design A single blinded, multi‐centre RCT comparing Er:YAG laser to sham in women with mild/moderate SUI with patients blinded to allocated treatment.
Christian Phillips +5 more
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Obstetric fistula repair: a guide to patient selection
Objective. The World Health Organization has advocated for the classification of obstetric fistula into simple and complex cases. This study set out to design a guide to patient selection to facilitate the attainment of this goal.
Aniefiok J. Umoiyoho +1 more
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Endoscopic management of ureteral injuries arising from gynecologic procedures
Abstract Introduction Ureteral injuries during gynecologic surgery are uncommon (0.1%–2.5%) but may result in significant morbidity, including strictures, hydronephrosis and the need for additional interventions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of retrograde endoscopic management in treating iatrogenic ureteral injuries.
Ari Luder +4 more
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Surgical technique of a recurrent post-radiation vesicovaginal fistula with a small intestine graft [PDF]
Vesicovaginal fistulas are devastating conditions for the affected women. The combination of a hysterectomy and radiation increases the fistula risk 5-10 times.
Betschart, Cornelia +4 more
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