Vesico-VaginalRectovaginal fistulaRectumVaginaUreteralRecurrentDischargeAnalAddis AbabaVesicovaginal fistulaBladder fistulaUrinaryUterinePosteriorAtresiaAbscessObstetricEpitheliumImperforateTractAbnormalHysterectomyVesicouterineCervical cancerChildbirthSuturesUlcerative colitisAbdominal painSurgeryRectalSurgical managementDiscomfortRepairsDiagnosisOutcomesOccurClosureTreatmentTissueHospitalWomenPatientsYears
Vesico-Vaginal5
- On the Treatment of Vesico-Vaginal Fistula. (proquest.com)
- Vesico-vaginal fistula is still a major problem in the developing world, in particularNigeria. (scirp.org)
- We recommend as a standard investigation tool, Ultra sound scan (Sonodiagnosis) for all patients with Vesico vaginal fistula. (scirp.org)
- Gharoro, E.P. and Abedi, H.O. (1999) Vesico-vaginal fistula in Benin City, Nigeria. (scirp.org)
- J. Marion Sims repairing a vesico-vaginal fistula with silver wire sutures. (nih.gov)
Rectovaginal fistula3
- A rectovaginal fistula (RVF) is an epithelial-lined tract between the rectum and vagina. (medscape.com)
- The other was a rectovaginal fistula, connecting the upper part of the rectum to the vagina. (uchicagomedicine.org)
- An abnormal anatomical passage that connects the VAGINA to other organs, such as the bladder ( VESICOVAGINAL FISTULA ) or the rectum ( RECTOVAGINAL FISTULA ). (nih.gov)
Rectum4
- A vaginal fistula is an unusual tunnel-like opening that develops between the walls of the vagina and another organ, such as the bladder, ureters, urethra, rectum, large intestine, or small intestine. (healthshots.com)
- In this type of fistula, the opening occurs between the vagina and the rectum, which is the lower portion of the large intestine. (healthshots.com)
- The constant pressure interferes with blood flow and eventually results in tissue necrosis leading to fistulae most commonly between the bladder and the vagina or additionally to a fistula between the rectum and the vagina. (nih.gov)
- It can invade the bladder and rectum directly, leading to constipation, hematuria, fistula, and ureteral obstruction, with or without hydroureter or hydronephrosis. (medscape.com)
Vagina7
- A fistula that happens when an unusual opening develops between the vagina and the ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder. (healthshots.com)
- This type of fistula, also called a urethral fistula, includes an opening that occurs between the vagina and the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine out of the body. (healthshots.com)
- One of the most common types of fistulas, vesicovaginal fistula is characterised by an opening that occurs between the vagina and the urinary bladder. (healthshots.com)
- This type of fistula is characterised by an opening between the small intestine and the vagina. (healthshots.com)
- In the case of a colovaginal fistula, the opening occurs between the vagina and the colon. (healthshots.com)
- I never have actual stool leaking from my vagina either.I guess my fistula tract is very small, or is in an optimal location. (j-pouch.org)
- They may feel a bulge or pressure inside the vagina as their organs may actually be protruding into or out of the vaginal opening. (nih.gov)
Ureteral2
- Ureteral stents: Also called kidney stents, ureteral stents keep your ureters open while the ureterovaginal fistula gets better. (healthshots.com)
- Other rare causes are secondary to In studies involving routine cystoscopy, the cervicocystopexies both pubic or vaginal, ovarian frequency of ureteral injury varied from 0 to 26.8 surgeries and uterine aspiration. (who.int)
Recurrent2
- No patient had a recurrent fistula. (qxmd.com)
- The use of biopsy to differentiate radiation-related change at the fistula from a recurrent tumor is imperative, because neoplasms (primary, recurrent, or metastatic) can produce RVFs. (medscape.com)
Discharge2
- what the vaginal discharge is like, and frequency, quantity. (j-pouch.org)
- Vaginal discomfort, malodorous discharge, and dysuria are not uncommon. (medscape.com)
Anal2
- It is also called an anal vaginal fistula. (healthshots.com)
- Ileoanal pouch- vaginal fistula (PVF) is a relatively common complication of restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis. (bvsalud.org)
Addis Ababa2
- She hesitantly begins her journey on foot, but once she arrives at the Fistula Hospital in Addis Ababa, she realizes for the first time that she isn't the only person in the world suffering from this problem. (topdocumentaryfilms.com)
- We follow each of these women on their journey to the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, where they find solace for the first time in years, and we stay with them as their lives begin to change. (topdocumentaryfilms.com)
Vesicovaginal fistula1
- Temporary self-catheterisation: This drains your bladder while the vesicovaginal fistula heals. (healthshots.com)
Bladder fistula1
- It is also called a bladder fistula. (healthshots.com)
Urinary2
- If you think you have a vaginal fistula or urinary complications or want to avoid the recurrence of the condition, you need to treat it properly from the beginning. (healthshots.com)
- Transvaginal neobladder vaginal fistula repair after radical cystectomy with orthotopic urinary diversion in women. (qxmd.com)
Uterine4
- Delayed bowel vaginal replacement has excellent results and allows for optimal assessment of functioning uterine body or remnants. (nih.gov)
- Vesico-uterine fistula (Youssef's syndrome) following relief of obstructed labor by caesarean section is commoner than previously thought. (scirp.org)
- Iloabachie, G.C. and Njoku, O. (1985) Vesico-uterine fistula. (scirp.org)
- Bieńkiewicz, A. and Suzin, J. (1992) Ultrasound diagnosis of vesico-uterine fistula. (scirp.org)
Posterior2
- The rectovaginal septum is the thin septum separating the anterior rectal wall and the posterior vaginal wall. (medscape.com)
- Dr. Peña also introduced the posterior sagittal anorectal vaginal urethroplasty (PSARVUP) and several surgical maneuvers to reconstruct cloaca , a condition present at birth. (childrenscolorado.org)
Atresia3
- Rectovestibular fistula with coexisting vaginal atresia poses a surgical dilemma with regard to the timing and type of reconstruction. (nih.gov)
- Seven patients with rectovestibular fistula and coexisting vestibular atresia were operated in our hospital during January 2004 through December 2013. (nih.gov)
- Other anomalies occasionally reported include choanal atresia, pituitary dysplasia, esophageal atresia and distal tracheoesophageal fistula, Hirschsprung disease, vertebral anomalies, and hydrops fetalis. (nih.gov)
Abscess2
- The fistula may arise primarily or, more often, in relation to a perirectal abscess or fistula, manifesting as complicated perianal sepsis. (medscape.com)
- The most common are perirectal abscess/fistula and diverticulitis . (medscape.com)
Obstetric5
- The purpose of this FOA is to encourage research applications that propose to investigate epidemiologic, clinical, social, and behavioral interventions to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and social circumstances of women at risk for or with obstetric fistula. (nih.gov)
- The purpose of this FOA is not to address service delivery issues that have been outlined in the obstetric fistula program development materials distributed by WHO although it is recognized that improving financial access to care, transportation of women in labor, and obstetric service coverage is critical for reducing and eliminating the obstetric fistula rate. (nih.gov)
- Obstetric fistula is a critical maternal and child health issue in developing countries. (nih.gov)
- Consequences of labor that is obstructed or prolonged can include, among other conditions, maternal death, fetal death, and obstetric fistula (OF). (nih.gov)
- Child marriage is driven by poverty and has many effects on girls' health: increased risk for sexually transmitted diseases, cervical cancer, malaria, death during childbirth, and obstetric fistulas. (cdc.gov)
Epithelium2
- A circumferential incision was made around the fistula tract after which a plane between the serosa of the neobladder and the vaginal epithelium was created. (qxmd.com)
- The tumor grows by extending along the epithelial surfaces, both squamous and glandular, upward to the endometrial cavity, throughout the vaginal epithelium, and laterally to the pelvic wall. (medscape.com)
Imperforate1
- Hydrometrocolpos is due to either a congenital obstruction, imperforate hymen or vaginal atressia, and causes a palpable mass and possibly hydronephrosis. (nih.gov)
Abnormal2
- and two fistulas, which are abnormal openings connecting two organs. (uchicagomedicine.org)
- Clinically, the first symptom of cervical cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding, usually postcoital. (medscape.com)
Hysterectomy1
- during vaginal hysterectomy are relatively rare. (who.int)
Vesicouterine2
Cervical cancer1
- Stanczuk GA, Sibanda EN, Tswana SA, Bergstrom S. Polymorphism at the -308-promoter position of the tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) gene and cervical cancer. (medscape.com)
Childbirth1
- Sims had invented his sutures to treat the vaginal tears (fistulas) that resulted from traumatic childbirth. (nih.gov)
Ulcerative colitis1
- Systematic review on the management of ileoanal pouch-vaginal fistulas after restorative proctocolectomy in the treatment of ulcerative colitis. (bvsalud.org)
Abdominal pain1
- Vaginal fistula can give you abdominal pain. (healthshots.com)
Surgery3
- Most people dealing with vaginal fistulas need surgery, which depends on the type of fistula. (healthshots.com)
- Diabetes , hypertension , smoking, and previous abdominal or pelvic surgery increase the risk of fistula formation. (medscape.com)
- I awoke from surgery to find out that not only did I have a hole in my bladder, but I also had two fistulas," she said. (uchicagomedicine.org)
Rectal1
- Vaginal or rectal operative procedures, especially those performed near the dentate line, may cause RVFs. (medscape.com)
Surgical management1
- We present the surgical management and outcomes of patients who underwent transvaginal neo-bladder vaginal fistula (NBVF) repair at our institution. (qxmd.com)
Discomfort1
- I have a small/mild/light fistula (in my opinion) because the discomfort associated with my fistula is minor enough that it is not worth sacrificing the functionality of my amazingly well behaved pouch with any type of repair. (j-pouch.org)
Repairs2
Diagnosis2
- Based on the diagnosis of the fistula type, appropriate treatment is given. (healthshots.com)
- said some thing like 'diagnosis: vaginal fistula? (j-pouch.org)
Outcomes1
- Management and outcomes of primary vaginal Cancer. (mayoclinic.org)
Occur1
- [ 6 ] Fistulas that occur during such therapy usually result from tumor regression. (medscape.com)
Closure2
- In achieving a successful repair, bladder closure is much more important than vaginal closure. (healthshots.com)
- An additional layer of vaginal wall, Martius, or omental flap was interposed before vaginal wall closure. (qxmd.com)
Treatment1
- Most other fistulas become apparent 6 months to 2 years after completion of treatment. (medscape.com)
Tissue3
- Varied reasons can cause damage to tissue in your vaginal wall and lead to the formation of a hole where it doesn't belong. (healthshots.com)
- The main culprit of vaginal fistulas is tissue damage to the vaginal walls. (healthshots.com)
- Typically, a fistula repair is done by using your own, surgical, or lab-made tissue to close the opening. (healthshots.com)
Hospital1
- At the hospital we meet Almaz, a woman also in her 20s who was abducted by her now-husband in a village market and has suffered from double fistula for three years. (topdocumentaryfilms.com)
Women2
- A vaginal fistula can be troublesome for women, considering it is an opening that develops between the vaginal walls and another organ. (healthshots.com)
- More than 50,000 women worldwide develop a vaginal fistula every year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). (healthshots.com)
Patients3
- The remaining two patients presented in their infancy and had the anorectovestibular fistula left as the neovagina. (nih.gov)
- All patients presented with a fistula following radical cystectomy with orthotopic ileal neobladder. (qxmd.com)
- A further modification -- vaginal cesarean section -- helped avoid peritonitis in patients who were already suffering from certain infections. (nih.gov)
Years1
- Hi again, I've had my fistula for about 5 years now. (j-pouch.org)