Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To follow-up the quality of life outcomes in 2 women who underwent a modified Mainz II pouch procedure for refractory vesicovaginal fistulas. METHOD: Two Nigerian patients were located after undergoing a modified Mainz II pouch procedure. They were interviewed 1-2 years postprocedure regarding subsequent sexual function, pregnancy outcomes, and daily life. RESULT: After undergoing the procedure the patients had resumed sexual function, had become pregnant, and had delivered viable neonates. They were also able to provide for their families. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Andy M Norman, Kimberly A Gerten, Jilani Ibrahim, Holly E Richter |
Journal | International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
(Int J Gynaecol Obstet)
Vol. 101
Issue 1
Pg. 35-8
(Apr 2008)
ISSN: 0020-7292 [Print] United States |
PMID | 18083173
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Nigeria
- Pregnancy
- Quality of Life
- Recurrence
- Treatment Outcome
- Urinary Diversion
(methods)
- Vesicovaginal Fistula
(surgery)
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