Successful surgical closure and continence rate of obstetric fistula in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis

Successful surgical closure and continence rate of obstetric fistula in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundA female genital fistula is an abnormal connection between a woman's reproductive tract and her urinary tract or rectum. While numerous studies have aimed to determine the success rate of obstetric fistula closure in different health settings, there remains a significant scarcity of d...

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Main Authors: Henok Kumsa, Esuyawkal Mislu, Mulugeta Wedaje Arage, Atitegeb Abera, Tilahun Hailu, Lebeza Alemu Tenaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Global Women's Health
Subjects:
obstetric fistula
successful surgical closure
continent rate
combined VVF and RVF
Africa
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2023.1188809/full

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