Management of vesico-uterine fistulae: a report of six cases

Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1988 Jun;26(3):453-7. doi: 10.1016/0020-7292(88)90344-x.

Abstract

Six cases of vesico-uterine fistulae caused by cesarean section in four and pelvic trauma in two cases were treated during the past 15 years. Both the cases of vesico-uterine fistulae due to pelvic trauma and one case of vesico-uterine fistula due to cesarean section in whom the fistula was detected in the early post-operative period, could be managed successfully by suprapubic urinary diversion and control of infection. Two patients who were seen more than 1 year after the cesarean section, were cured by trans-abdominal closure of the fistula with omental interposition. One patient who reported 3 months after the cesarean section was managed by estrogen and progesterone-induced amenorrhea. The management protocol for vesico-uterine fistula should thus be individualised taking into consideration the etiology, and time interval between its occurrence and institution of treatment regimen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fistula / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Pelvis / injuries
  • Urinary Bladder Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Urinary Bladder Fistula / etiology
  • Uterine Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Diseases / etiology