Corrosive-induced vesicovaginal fistula with procidentia: a rare occurrence

Abstract

Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) has huge physical, psychological and, above all, social implications in a woman's life. It has always been a challenge for the urogynaecologic surgeons to manage VVF. VVF can be caused by unrelieved obstructed labour, pelvic surgery, malignancies, radiation therapy, infection and trauma. Here we report a case of VVF caused by the application of a mixture of chemicals in a female with longstanding pelvic organ prolapse. This occurrence is unique by virtue of aetiology and to the best of our knowledge is only the second of its kind reported till date. We have also explained the operative technique used to combine both the prolapse and the fistula repair into a single operation that achieved excellent functional results.

Vesicovaginal fistula due to vaginal herb for primary infertility: could it be devastating?

“…Basak and Bag described the use of herb in a 62-year-old woman, who applied a pasty material over her prolapsed vagina and subsequently developed VVF 8. Similarly Adaji et al described VVF and vaginal stenosis following insertion of herbs into her vagina by a traditional doctor to melt her uterine myomata.…”