Late presentation is a challenge to reducing the backlog of obstetric fistulas. We aimed to
identify characteristics of women presenting late for repair in order to improve patient …

Background: Obstetric fistula is an abnormal communication between the epithelium of
female genital tract and the bladder and (or) the rectum. It is not just “a hole”; it affects every …

Background: Obstetric fistula, a medical and psychosocial problem, is a source of misery for
women in low-and middle-income countries. This study was aimed at identifying the …

Background: Obstetric fistula continues to be a source of misery for women in developing
countries. It usually occurs in association with other morbidities. The study was carried out to …

Objectives: To determine the factors that are associated with good prognosis in the
management of patients with urogenital fistulas in our tertiary hospital in Port Harcourt …

Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF) in Nigeria has been on increase in recent times. It has become a
menace that plagues the lives of females. Women's health is one of the major health issues …