Open AccessVESICOVAGINAL FISTULA (WF)
Author(s) -
M. Tahir,
Mahnaaz Roohi
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the professional medical journal/the professional medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2071-7733
pISSN - 1024-8919
DOI - 10.29309/tpmj/2009.16.01.2959
Subject(s) - medicine , vesicovaginal fistula , poverty , fistula , general surgery , health care , surgery , economics , economic growth
Vesicovaginal fistula is not an uncommon condition. It gives rise to multiple socio-psychological problems for women usually ofyounger age. It can be prevented by improving the level of education, health care and poverty. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatmentrequired to help the patient. Preoperative assessment, treatment of co-morbid factors, proper surgical approach & technique ensuresuccess of surgery. Postoperative care of the patient is equally important to avoid surgical failure