A Study on Different Surgical Methods used for Repair of Vesicovaginal Fistulas in Dhaka Medical College Hospital

Abstract

This cross sectional study was carried out on hundred patients of vesicovaginal fistula who were admitted and underwent surgical treatment in Dhaka Medical college Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka, during the period of January, 2001 to June, 2003. The aim of this study was to obtain the outcome of the different methods of repair of different types of vesicovaginal fistula. An in-depth interview was taken from patients by using an open ended questionnaire. Necessary information about the procedure applied, together with results of operation were recorded in the data sheet. The result of this study showed that the anatomical success in closure of fistula occurred in 94% cases. In 38% of cases the size of the fistula were small in size, in 49% cases location were at the Junction of bladder neck, 78% of cases experienced no postoperative complications. Route of operation were vaginal in 84% cases. Previous attempt of repair were in 62% cases whereas in 38% women had history of operation. Obstetric vesicovaginal fistula is a curable condition. The success rate has been increased over time. More complicated cases which have been failed in previous attempts of repair are being referred. Most of the unsuccessful repair were bad cases (2%). So more training and experience of surgeons for repair of fistulas, employing modified technique wherever applicable can improve the result.

DOI: 10.3329/medtoday.v22i1.5598

Medicine Today Vol.22(1) 2010. 12-14