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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2024

Genitourinary Fistula: 5 Years' Experience of Five Referral Centers in Iran.

Farzaneh Sharifiaghdas, Maryam Emami, Mahtab Zargham, Azar Daneshpajooh, Elham Jahantabi, Soroush Sharifimoghadam, Hadi Mostafaei, Hanieh Salehi-Pourmehr, Sakineh Hajebrahimi

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Farzaneh SharifiaghdasDepartment of Urology, Shahid Labbafinejad Medical Center, Urology and Nephrology Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0788-493X
Maryam EmamiDepartment of Urology, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Mahtab ZarghamDepartment of Urology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-3506-3023
Azar DaneshpajoohDepartment of Urology, Shahid Bahonar Hospital, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran.ORCID 0000-0003-0594-9189
Elham JahantabiDepartment of Urology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-8209-2150
Soroush SharifimoghadamDepartment of Urology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0002-5907-5192
Hadi MostafaeiDepartment of Urology, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.ORCID 0000-0001-5596-1771
Hanieh Salehi-PourmehrResearch Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, Iranian EBM Centre: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9030-2106
Sakineh HajebrahimiDepartment of Urology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. Hajebrahimis@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0003-1494-7097
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences · IRComprehensive Cancer Center Vienna · ATIran University of Medical Sciences · IRIsfahan University of Medical Sciences · IRShahid Bahonar University of Kerman · IRShahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences · IR

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introduction and hypothesisGenitourinary fistula is a devastating ailment that has an impact on women's physical health, mental health, emotional health, and financial security. The management of genitourinary fistula depends on the type, size, and duration of fistula formation. The purpose of this study is to report the features of genitourinary fistula in Iranian women and our experience in the management of fistula.

methodsRetrospective chart reviews of 283 patients were performed to determine the cause of the fistula, prior repairs, tissue interposition, and the success rate. The operation was considered successful if the patient did not have any urine leakage during the observation time.

resultsThe mean (SD) age of women was 49.51 (19.39; range: 21-70) years, Of these, 137 (52.9%) had a history of previous genitourinary fistula surgery. The average fistula was 1.53 (0.041) cm in size. The median (interquartile range) operation lasted 70 (15) min. The success rate after fistula repair was 91.5%. The typical follow-up period lasted 13.26 (range: 1-88) months. Forty-three (15.2%) patients had a big fistula (>2.5 cm) and 4 patients (1.4%) had a history of pelvic radiation therapy, among other reasons for failure. After a second repair, all patients' initial failures were resolved. There were no significant complications, as classified by Clavien-Dindo class 2 or greater. Additionally, there were no bowel, ureteral, or nerve injuries.

conclusionsOur patients with genitourinary fistula had a successful outcome following repair techniques, without any significant morbidity or mortality.

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Vesicovaginal FistulaAdultAgedFemaleHumansIranMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeUrinary FistulaYoung AdultComplicationsDiagnosisGenitourinary fistulaSurgeryVesicovaginal fistulaVVF

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