2013 Annual Meeting-Classification of Vesico-vaginal Fistulas

Classification of Vesico-vaginal Fistulas - Video

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Video Summary

This video discusses obstetric fistulas, a condition that affects women worldwide. The estimated number of women with obstetric fistulas is 2 million globally, with the highest incidence in sub-Saharan Africa. The difficulty in obtaining information about affected women results in underreporting of cases. Factors such as isolated settings, cultural barriers, and poor medical care contribute to this issue. Various classification systems have been proposed to categorize fistulas, but none have associated outcomes data. The Goh and Waldick classifications are currently the most commonly used, but comparing outcomes is challenging. The video emphasizes the need for a standardized and internationally accepted fistula classification system.

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Category surgical video

Category anatomy

Category fistula-vesicovaginal

Category fistula

Category PFD Week 2013

Session 182174

Keywords

obstetric fistulas

women's health

global incidence

underreporting

classification systems