Open AccessOverview of Obstetric Fistula: From a Developing Country’s Perspective
Author(s) -
Ganesh Dangal,
Nishma Bajracharya,
Aruna Karki,
Hema Kumari Pradhan,
Ranjana Shrestha,
Kabin Bhattachan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of nepal health research council
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1999-6217
pISSN - 1727-5482
DOI - 10.33314/jnhrc.v17i4.2351
Subject(s) - medicine , fistula , tragedy (event) , perspective (graphical) , general surgery , surgery , developing country , vesicovaginal fistula , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , artificial intelligence , computer science , economics , economic growth
Obstetric fistula is a hidden tragedy in the developing world, prevention is important and treatment is by surgical repair. However, failure, broken fistula, stress incontinence often demoralizes surgeons and patients.Keywords: Fistula repair; Obstetric fistula; Obstructed delivery.