Determinants and predictive model of failure of surgical repair of obstetric vesico-vaginal fistula in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Main Authors: Justin Lussy Paluku (Author), Barthelemy Kasi Aksanti (Author), William C. Clemmer (Author), Cathy Mufungizi Furaha (Author), Eugénie Mukekulu Kamabu (Author), Jonathan M. L. Kasereka (Author), Benjamin Kambale Kalole (Author), Olivier Mukuku (Author), Zacharie Kibendelwa Tsongo (Author), Stanis Okitotsho Wembonyama (Author), Charles Wembonyama Mpoy (Author), Jeannot Sihalikyolo Juakali (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Introduction Surgical repair of obstetric fistula aims to restore the anatomical and functional integrity of the urinary tract, enabling affected women to regain their dignity and quality of life. However, such repairs can end in a failure. The aim of this study is to develop a predictive s...