Management of vesicovaginal and ureterovaginal fistulas after pelvic surgery

ABSTRACT

Since vesicovaginal and ureterovaginal fistulas are generally the result of surgical accidents, their incidence is largely a measure of the skill of the surgeon and his use of all available safety measuresComplete urologic visualization of the urinary tract and identification of the lesion will greatly improve the subsequent care of these patients. Adherence to sound principles of surgical repair and wound healing and complete urinary drainage will increase the chance of successful treatment of vesicovaginal and ureterovaginal fistulas.(Summary)