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Vaginal fistula
Introduction: Vaginal fistula
An abnormal opening between the vagina and another organ such as the bladder, urethra or rectum. This can result in incontinence (either leaking urine or feces from the vagina) which is very distressing for the patient. Many cases of vaginal fistula occur following pelvic operations such as a hysterectomy or cesarean. Childbirth and radiation of the pelvic area (cancer treatment) can also eventually lead to the development of a vaginal fistula.
Symptoms of Vaginal fistula
- Symptoms of vesicovaginal fistula (between bladder and vagina):
- Watery vaginal discharge
- Urine leaking out vagina
- Constant leakage of urine from vagina
- Symptoms of urethral-vaginal fistula:
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Medical Textbooks Online about Vaginal fistula
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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Causes of Vaginal fistula
- Childbirth
- Prolonged labor
- Pelvic surgery
- Pelvic radiotherapy - such as for pelvic cancer
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Types of Vaginal fistula
- Vesicovaginal fistula - connecting bladder and vagina
- Urethral-vaginal fistula
- Rectal-vaginal fistula
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