[HTML][HTML] Vesicovaginal fistulas: prevalence, impact, and management challenges

O Chinthakanan, P Sirisreetreerux, A Saraluck - Medicina, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background and Objectives: Vesicovaginal fistulas (VVFs) are an abnormal communication
between the vagina and bladder and the most common type of acquired genital fistulas. This …

The burden of iatrogenic obstetric fistulas in Sub-Saharan Africa: Systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

MM Imakando, E Maya, D Owiredu, MW Monde… - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Background Obstetric fistulas are abnormal open connection (s) between the vagina and the
urinary tract or the rectum resulting from tragic injuries sustained by mothers during …

Prevalence and repair patterns of vesicovaginal fistula: a large retrospective population-based cohort analysis

S Neu, JA Locke, B Zhang, R Saskin… - World Journal of Urology, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Vesicovaginal fistulae (VVF) have a significant negative impact on quality of life,
with failed surgical repair resulting in ongoing morbidity. Our aim was to characterize the …

Vaginal-laparoscopic repair (VLR) of primary and persistent vesico-vaginal fistula: description of a new technique and surgical outcomes

R Tozzi, G Spagnol, M Marchetti, G Montan… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The main aim of our study was to describe the surgical technique and evaluate the
feasibility, efficacy and safety of a vaginal-laparoscopic repair (VLR) of iatrogenic vesico …

Perioperative outcomes of vesicovaginal fistula repair by surgical approach

FA Jefferson, KT Hanson, MO Robinson… - …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Study Design The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement
Program database was used to identify women who underwent transvaginal …

Female non‐obstetric urogenital fistula repair: long‐term patient‐reported outcomes and a sco** literature review

J Klemm, DR Stelzl, RJ Schulz, P Marks… - BJU …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To investigate long‐term and patient‐reported outcomes, including sexual
function, in women undergoing urogenital fistula (UGF) repair, addressing the lack of such …

Platelet rich plasma for the management of urogynecological disorders: the current evidence

A Prodromidou, T Grigoriadis… - Current Opinion in …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
The currently available literature indicates that PRP could have a beneficial effect as a
single or adjuvant treatment in patients with SUI, POP, GSM, vaginal fistula and genital …

The role of platelet-rich plasma in biomedicine: A comprehensive overview

Z Zhang, P Liu, X Xue, Z Zhang, L Wang, Y Jiang… - iScience, 2025 - cell.com
Biomedicine has seen significant advancements in the 21st century, with platelet-rich
plasma (PRP) playing a crucial role in clinical practice. This blood derivative, enriched with …

Genitourinary Fistula: 5 Years' Experience of Five Referral Centers in Iran

F Sharifiaghdas, M Emami, M Zargham… - International …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Introduction and Hypothesis Genitourinary fistula is a devastating ailment that has
an impact on women's physical health, mental health, emotional health, and financial …

Exploring the role of socio-economic and cultural factors influencing the occurrence of VVF in Northern Nigeria

FV Towoju - 2023 - e-space.mmu.ac.uk
Background Access to a range of adequate care, and support during pregnancy and after
delivery is required to prevent maternal morbidity, however, difficulties accessing …