Socio-demographic and delivery characteristics of patients with obstetric fistula in Haut-Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Background: In developing countries, fistulae are generally caused by long obstructed labors. Obstetric fistula (OF) is a severe condition which can have devastating consequences for a woman’s life.Objective: Describe the socio-demographic and delivery characteristics of patients with OF in Haut-Kat...

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Main Authors: Joseph Nesambi, Olivier Mukuku, Prosper Kakudji, Jean-Baptiste Kakoma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2019-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research
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Online Access:https://colorectalresearch.sums.ac.ir/article_45846_9b0c57769b802b408eadb9587a82d937.pdf