HEAL Africa score to predict failure of surgical repair of obstetric urethro-vaginal fistula in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Main Authors: Justin Lussy Paluku (Author), Susan A. Bartels (Author), Jonathan ML. Kasereka (Author), Barthelemy Kasi Aksanti (Author), Eugénie Mukekulu Kamabu (Author), Olivier Mukuku (Author), Zacharie Kibendelwa Tsongo (Author), Stanis Okitotsho Wembonyama (Author), Charles Wembonyama Mpoy (Author), Jeannot Sihalikyolo Juakali (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Obstetric fistula (OF) repair surgery aims to restore the anatomical and functional integrity of the urinary tract, allowing affected women to regain their dignity and quality of life. However, in some cases, this surgical repair may fail. The objective of this study was to dev...