A clinical study of various presentations and different modalities in management of vesico-vaginal fistula

ABSTRACT

Background: Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina that results in continuous and unremitting urinary incontinence. It is the most distressing complications of gynecologic and obstetric procedures. Materials and methods: It was a prospective study conducted at Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Department of Urology from February 2014 to July 2015 for a period of 18 months. All cases were subjected to clinical examination, ultrasonography, IVP, cystoscopy, vaginoscopy, and cystogram for confirmation of diagnosis. All cases were managed surgically by different modalities and results were analyzed. Results: Our study included the patients in the age group of 18 to 56 years. 22 patients presented with continuous urine leak with voiding and 13 patients presented with voiding in addition to incontinence of urine. Out of 35 cases 25 were secondary to Gynecological surgeries and 10 were of Obstetric fistulas. Conclusion: The diagnosis of VVFs has traditionally been based on clinical methods and dye testing. The best chance of a successful repair is at the first attempt. The arguments about the most appropriate route for repair continue and are not clarified by the publications so far. However, the role of interposition grafts at both abdominal and vaginal repairs is viewed positively.