Successful surgical closure and continence rate of obstetric fistula in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Henok Kumsa (Author), Esuyawkal Mislu (Author), Mulugeta Wedaje Arage (Author), Atitegeb Abera (Author), Tilahun Hailu (Author), Lebeza Alemu Tenaw (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundA female genital fistula is an abnormal connection between a woman's reproductive tract and her urinary tract or rectum. While numerous studies have aimed to determine the success rate of obstetric fistula closure in different health settings, there remains a significant scarcity of d...