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Each year between 50 000 to 100 000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a womanu2019s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. The development of obstetric fistula is directly linked to one of the major causes of maternal mortality
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Obstetric Fistula- Cure and treatment at Healing Hands clinic Pune and Mumbai https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/
Obstetric Fistula An obstetric fistulais a small channel between the vagina and rectum or bladder that is caused by prolonged obstructed labour when the unborn baby cannot pass through the pelvis. https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/
Types of Obstetric Fistula • Vesico-uterine Fistula – between the urinary bladder and uterus. • Vesico-vaginal Fistula – between urinary bladder and vagina. • Urethro-vaginal Fistula – between the urethra (tube that carries the urine out of the bladder for excretion) and vagina. • Rectovaginal Fistula – between the rectum and vagina. https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/
Causes • Prolonged obstructed labour. • Low-quality c-section. • Lack of access to c-section. • Cervical cancer therapy. • Injury during vaginal, anus or rectum surgery. • Inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/
Symptoms • Fecal Incontinence or urinary incontinence, which may be continual or just occur at night. • Discharge from the vagina which may be foul-smelling. • Vaginal or urinary tract infections. • Irritation, pain or swelling around the vaginal area. • Pain during intercourse. • Nausea/Vomiting • Abdominal or pelvic pain • Irritation or soreness inside the vaginal area https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/
Obstetric Fistula Treatment • The surgical closure of an Obstetric Fistula is the most effective way to treat this condition. • About 80% to 90% of women with Vesico-vaginal Fistula can be cured by a simple vaginal surgery. The more complicated fistulas may require multiple attempts before continence is achieved. • Recto-vaginal Fistulas is repaired in layers. Primary reconstruction is done. Sphincter repair is done. This is followed by vaginal wall repair. Finally, the rectal mucosa is repaired. https://www.healinghandsclinic.co.in/
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