1/2. Vesicovaginal fistulas of uncommon etiology.We report 2 cases of vesicovaginal fistulas sustained during sexual intercourse. In our first case fistula formation was probably the result of physical disparity of the partners and a frightened, unprepared woman. In the second case increased friability caused by hormonal influence during menstruation and a urinary infection probably contributed to fistula formation. Both patients underwent a successful, transabdominal repair with omental interposition.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/2. The changing social implications of vesicovaginal fistulas: linking vesical catheters--a useful adjunct.Constant urinary leakage is a serious social and physical problem accompanying a vesicovaginal fistula in curable and incurable patients. The method of linking vesical catheterization is presented as a useful adjunct available to the urologic surgeon. Its applicability in the curable patient awaiting operation and the incurable or inoperable patient is described.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = physical (Clic here for more details about this article) |