Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Babafemi Daniyan
National Obstetric Fistula Centre,
Abakaliki
Nigeria
Research Article
A Review of the Management of Vesico-vaginal Fistula with Co-existing Bladder Calculi in South-East Nigeria
Author(s): Ileogben Sunday-Adeoye, Babafemi Daniyan, Kenneth Ekwedigwe, Danladi Dantani and Sunday UguruIleogben Sunday-Adeoye, Babafemi Daniyan, Kenneth Ekwedigwe, Danladi Dantani and Sunday Uguru
Objective: Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) may co-exist with bladder calculi. Traditionally, management entails removal of the calculus and deferment of fistula repair. The study aims to present our findings in the management of women with this combination.
Methodology: This is a retrospective review of twenty-three women with vesico-vaginal fistula and bladder calculi managed from December 2008 to June 2014 at the National Obstetric Fistula Centre, Abakaliki, Nigeria. The case history, physical findings, investigation results, operation notes and follow-up notes of twenty women were available and form the basis of this review.
Results: The prevalence of bladder calculi among vesico-vaginal fistula patients was 1.45%. Most of the bladder calculi were removed via the transvaginal route. In majority of cases (55%), removal of the calcul.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000381