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Long-Term Results of Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair Using the Transvaginal Approach

Long-Term Results of Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair Using the Transvaginal Approach Background: Long-term follow-up of patients after urethrovaginal fistula (UVF) repair is necessary for the proper evaluation of the efficacy and functional results of the transvaginal approach. Patients and Methods: In this study we evaluated the long-term results of UVF closure in 21 patients. The average follow-up duration was 47.5 ± 10.9 months. Transvaginal fistula repair was done in all cases. Results: Successful closure of the fistula was achieved in 19 of 21 (90.47%) cases after primary repair. Two patients underwent secondary fistula closure. All women had no recurrence 47.5 ± 10.9 months after surgery, but 11 of 21 (52.3%) patients developed stress urinary incontinence (SUI). SUI was objectively cured in 7 patients; 2 patients showed improvement and 2 remained incontinent. Obstructive voiding was detected in 2 patients. Urethra dilation and urethrolysis were used for management of obstruction. Conclusion: Long-term results showed that transvaginal repair of an UVF are an effective and safe procedure. Almost half of the patients developed SUI after successful fistula repair. Tension-free vaginal tape is a treatment option for them. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Urology Karger

Long-Term Results of Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair Using the Transvaginal Approach

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Karger
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© 2008 S. Karger AG, Basel
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1661-7649
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1661-7657
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10.1159/000189656
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Background: Long-term follow-up of patients after urethrovaginal fistula (UVF) repair is necessary for the proper evaluation of the efficacy and functional results of the transvaginal approach. Patients and Methods: In this study we evaluated the long-term results of UVF closure in 21 patients. The average follow-up duration was 47.5 ± 10.9 months. Transvaginal fistula repair was done in all cases. Results: Successful closure of the fistula was achieved in 19 of 21 (90.47%) cases after primary repair. Two patients underwent secondary fistula closure. All women had no recurrence 47.5 ± 10.9 months after surgery, but 11 of 21 (52.3%) patients developed stress urinary incontinence (SUI). SUI was objectively cured in 7 patients; 2 patients showed improvement and 2 remained incontinent. Obstructive voiding was detected in 2 patients. Urethra dilation and urethrolysis were used for management of obstruction. Conclusion: Long-term results showed that transvaginal repair of an UVF are an effective and safe procedure. Almost half of the patients developed SUI after successful fistula repair. Tension-free vaginal tape is a treatment option for them.

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Current Urology – Karger

Published: Jan 1, 2009

Keywords: Urethrovaginal fistula; Long-term results; Incontinence; Vaginal approach; Genitourinary fistula

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