Rare causes of genital fistula in nine African countries: a retrospective review

Rare causes of genital fistula in nine African countries: a retrospective review

Abstract Background Most genital fistulas result from prolonged, obstructed labor or surgical complications. Other causes include trauma (from accidents, traditional healers, or sexual violence), radiation, carcinoma, infection, unsafe abortion, and congenital malformation. Methods This retrospectiv...

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Main Authors: Carrie J. Ngongo, Thomas J.I.P. Raassen, Marietta Mahendeka, Ladeisha Lombard, Jos van Roosmalen, Marleen Temmerman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Fistula
Injury
Traditional healer
Trauma
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-02050-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-02050-z

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