Fistula prevention involves strategies to educate communities about the cultural, social, and physiologic factors that increase the risk for fistula. On the basis of physiologic immaturity, ...

If you have been diagnosed with a fistula then you will have to pay attention to your health and you will be shocked to know that neglecting this health condition can land you in a grave problem. Yes, ...

United Nations, New York — According to an African proverb, "the sun should not rise or set twice on a labouring woman". Unfortunately for an estimated half a million women and girls across ...

Obstetric fistula is preventable and treatable — and ending it is within our reach. Caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without timely care, it reflects deep inequalities in access to quality ...

It is uncommon for an anal fistula to heal spontaneously. In most cases, surgery is required to treat the condition. The type and technique of surgery will depend on the classification and situation ...

Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a serious complication of Crohn’s disease (CD). Enteral nutrition (EN) is believed as one of therapeutic strategies of CD. This study is dedicated to identify ...

NOVA follows three Ethiopian women on their journey to find a cure for injuries they sustained during childbirth that have left them incontinent and shunned by their husbands and the communities in ...

Background: Development of thrombosis is the commonest cause of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) failure in children with end stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring hemodialysis. We report our experience of ...

LAGOS – Under a collaborative healthcare intervention aimed at restoring hope and improving access to quality medical care, no fewer than 18 women and girls suffering from different forms of obstetric ...

Given that millions of women in the developing world suffer from obstetric fistula, this tremendous public health issue requires immediate attention. Increasing the resources and skilled staff ...

The treatment of fistulas requires surgery to correct the abnormal connection or passageway that has formed between two organs or vessels. One common complication of fistulas is infection, which needs ...