Rectovaginal Fistula Due to an Erosive Pessary: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Waleed Inayat Mohamed (Author), Dorea Emmanuel (Author), Shahzaib Maqbool (Author), Ali Asad (Author), Asad Jawad (Author), Arham Ihtesham (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when pelvic organs protrude through the vagina due to displacement from their normal anatomic position, as a result of a weakening of the pelvic muscles. Pessaries have long been used to treat POP, but they may result in rectovaginal fistulas as a rare...