Avril 2020

Several studies revealed the prognostic value of the fistula location, size and the vaginal fibrosis on surgical result. Conclusion Fistula location, size and softening of surrounding tissue provide a promising prognostic classification of obstetric fistula in four entities. While waiting for additional researches this appears as a good field option.

Perineal infection is an uncommon cause of non-obstetrical recto-vaginal fistula (RVF) which is associated with HIV infection. Cameroon (Central Africa) is in the fistula belt but infectious RVFs have not yet been deeply studied in the country. We therefore sought to determine the pattern of non-obstetric infectious RVF in Cameroon. Conclusions Local infection is a […]

Many studies have reported the risk factors for obstetric fistula, but little is known on the causes particularly in Cameroon. Knowledge on the causes of obstetric fistula could help in preventing its occurrence. Conclusion The most frequent causes of obstetric fistulas among patients treated at our institution were ischemic necrosis due to obstructed labor and […]

Cette étude visait à rechercher si la greffe de Martius a un effet sur la guérison de la fistule génito-urinaire après un traitement chirurgical. Conclusion et interprétation Dans cette étude rétrospective comparative, les résultats observés de la cure de fistule urinaire étaient similaires qu’une interposition de la greffe de Martius ait été réalisée ou non. […]