- This is an unwanted connection between the bladder and the vagina.
- It results in continuous leakage of urine from the vagina.
- It is an extremely distressing condition that not only affects the patient’s quality of life but also leads to serious infections.
- Due to the corrosive effect of urine, it can cause sores in the vagina.
- It occurs after gynecological surgeries and difficult childbirth.
- In less developed countries, it most commonly results from gynecological surgeries and difficult deliveries.
- The primary causes include hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).
- Radiation therapy to the pelvic area and progression of some cancers leading to perforation of the bladder and vagina.
- An experienced urologist can diagnose it immediately during a vaginal examination. The treatment is always surgical.
- Surgical techniques can be applied through the abdomen or vagina.
- When choosing a surgeon, one should prefer a surgeon who performs this surgery frequently.
The success rate for fistulas resulting from radiation therapy is 70%.
The success rate for fistulas resulting from gynecological surgeries is 100%.