Biology:Urethrovaginal fistula

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A urethrovaginal fistula is an abnormal passageway that may occur the urethra and the vagina.[1] It is a sub-set of vaginal fistulas.[2][3] It results in urinary incontinence as urine continually leaves the vagina. It can occur as an obstetrical complication, catheter insertion injury or a surgical injury.[4][5] It is also called a urethral fistula and may be referred to as UVF.[3][6] They are quite rare. In the developed world, they are typically due to injuries due to medical activity.[7]

References

  1. "Medical Definition of Urethrovaginal". https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/urethrovaginal. 
  2. "Vaginal Fistula: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment". https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22079-vaginal-fistula. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Vaginal fistula - Symptoms and causes" (in en). https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/vaginal-fistulas/symptoms-causes/syc-20355762. 
  4. "[Urethrovaginal fistulae resulting from sub-urethral slings for stress urinary incontinence treatment. A report of two cases and review of the literature]". Journal de Gynécologie, Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 39 (2): 151–155. April 2010. doi:10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.12.001. PMID 20092965. 
  5. "Urethrovaginal fistula: a rare complication of transurethral catheterization". Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 20 (5): 293–294. 2014. doi:10.1097/spv.0000000000000054. PMID 25181381. 
  6. "Urethrovaginal fistula repair with or without concurrent fascial sling placement: A retrospective review". Canadian Urological Association Journal 15 (5): E276–E280. May 2021. doi:10.5489/cuaj.6786. PMID 33119501. 
  7. "Urethrovaginal fistula closure". International Urogynecology Journal 28 (1): 157–158. January 2017. doi:10.1007/s00192-016-3111-8. PMID 27525690.