Background Female genital fistula is associated with significant physical, psychological, and
economic consequences; however, a knowledge and practice gap exists around services …

Conclusion: In the current working conditions, the risks incurred by the mother and the foetus
during a CS are significantly greater than during a vaginal delivery. CS is not yet a factor in …

Introduction and hypothesis Genitourinary fistulas (usually arising following prolonged
obstructed labor) are particularly devastating for women in low-income counties. Surgical …

Background Female genital fistula is a devastating maternal complication of delivery in
developing countries. We sought to analyse the incidence and proportion of fistula …

Obstetric fistula is a birthing injury caused by prolonged obstructed labor that results in
urinary and fecal incontinence. It is nearly non-existent in the Global North. In contrast Niger …

Résumé La fistule obstétricale est prévalente dans les pays de l'Asie du sud et ceux de
l'Afrique subsaharienne, parmi lesquels compte la République Démocratique du Congo …

Background The prevalence and impact of fistulas are more common in developing
countries with limited access to emergency obstetric care. As a result, women in these …

Background Obstetric fistula (OF) is a maternal morbidity associated with high rates of
stillbirth, amenorrhea, and sexual dysfunction. Limited data exists on the reproductive …

Background Studies on fertility desires among fistula patients in the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC) have been conducted on fewer patients. Furthermore, these studies have …

Although obstetric fistula has likely plagued women since the beginning of time, very little
research proportionally exists. This article summarizes the most substantial research on the …