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. 2020 Jan;148 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):22-26.
doi: 10.1002/ijgo.13035.

A review of surgical procedures to repair obstetric fistula

Rachel Pope  1 , Meghan Beddow  1
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A review of surgical procedures to repair obstetric fistula

Rachel Pope et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Although approximately 2 million women suffer from an obstetric fistula, the surgical literature is sparse. This review examines the evidence published to date. The most relevant surgical evidence is included, highlighting the need for further scientific investigations to contribute to our surgical practice. The most pressing needs relate to anti-incontinence techniques and complex obstetric fistula repairs.

Keywords: Fistula repair; Global women's health; Obstetric fistula; Vesicovaginal fistula.

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