[Vesicovaginal fistulas: etiopathogenic and therapeutic aspects in Senegal]

Med Trop (Mars). 1992 Jul-Sep;52(3):257-61.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Obstetrical vesico-vaginal fistulas are still very common in developing countries, because of to the difficulties of medical facilities. From a series of 123 cases recorded during 6 years, we analyse their epidemiological, anatomo-clinical, and therapeutic aspects. A simplified classification is purposed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Causality
  • Female
  • Hospitals, University
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Middle Aged
  • Parity
  • Senegal / epidemiology
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula* / epidemiology
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula* / pathology
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula* / surgery