A urethrovaginal fistula is an abnormal passageway that may occur the urethra and the vagina.[1] It is a sub-set of vaginal fistulas.[2][3] It results in urinary incontinence as urine continually leaves the vagina. It can occur as an obstetrical complication, catheter insertion injury or a surgical injury.[4][5]
It is also called a urethral fistula and may be referred to as UVF.[3][6] They are quite rare. In the developed world, they are typically due to injuries due to medical activity.[7]
References
- ^ "Medical Definition of Urethrovaginal". www.merriam-webster.com.
- ^ "Vaginal Fistula: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ a b "Vaginal fistula - Symptoms and causes". Mayo Clinic. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
- ^ Estevez JP, Colin P, Lucot JP, Collinet P, Cosson M, Boukerrou M (April 2010). "[Urethrovaginal fistulae resulting from sub-urethral slings for stress urinary incontinence treatment. A report of two cases and review of the literature]". Journal de Gynécologie, Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction. 39 (2): 151–155. doi:10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.12.001. PMID 20092965.
- ^ Dakhil LO (2014). "Urethrovaginal fistula: a rare complication of transurethral catheterization". Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. 20 (5): 293–294. doi:10.1097/spv.0000000000000054. PMID 25181381.
- ^ Neu S, Locke J, Goldenberg M, Herschorn S (May 2021). "Urethrovaginal fistula repair with or without concurrent fascial sling placement: A retrospective review". Canadian Urological Association Journal. 15 (5): E276–E280. doi:10.5489/cuaj.6786. PMC 8095280. PMID 33119501.
- ^ Clifton MM, Goldman HB (January 2017). "Urethrovaginal fistula closure". International Urogynecology Journal. 28 (1): 157–158. doi:10.1007/s00192-016-3111-8. PMID 27525690. S2CID 23615387.
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