Rare causes of genital fistula in nine African countries: a retrospective review

• Main Authors: Carrie J. Ngongo (Author), Thomas J.I.P. Raassen (Author), Marietta Mahendeka (Author), Ladeisha Lombard (Author), Jos van Roosmalen (Author), Marleen Temmerman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Most genital fistulas result from prolonged, obstructed labor or surgical complications. Other causes include trauma (from accidents, traditional healers, or sexual violence), radiation, carcinoma, infection, unsafe abortion, and congenital malformation. Methods This retrospectiv...