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ArticleCureus2026

Vaginal Repair of Post-hysterectomy Vesicovaginal Fistula With a Martius Flap: A Case Report.

Daniel O Silva, Rafael Almeida, Diogo Lima, Margarida B Paiva, Ricardo Sarmento

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Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Daniel O SilvaObstetrics and Gynecology, Unidade Local de Saúde do Arco Ribeirinho, Barreiro, PRT.
Rafael AlmeidaUrology, Unidade Local de Saúde do Arco Ribeirinho, Barreiro, PRT.
Diogo LimaObstetrics and Gynecology, Unidade Local de Saúde do Arco Ribeirinho, Barreiro, PRT.
Margarida B PaivaObstetrics and Gynecology, Unidade Local de Saúde do Arco Ribeirinho, Barreiro, PRT.
Ricardo SarmentoGynecology, Unidade Local de Saúde do Arco Ribeirinho, Barreiro, PRT.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a devastating condition often resulting from gynecological surgery. We present the case of a chronic VVF treated via a vaginal approach with a Martius flap. A 38-year-old woman presented with three years of urinary incontinence following a total abdominal hysterectomy. Diagnosis of a VVF was confirmed by physical exam, methylene blue test, and cystoscopy. The patient underwent vaginal repair with a Martius flap. The Martius flap procedure restored urinary continence and improved the patient's quality of life. This case highlights the importance and surgical steps of the Martius flap for the repair of VVF.

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chronic vesicovaginal fistulamartius flapquality of life improvementsurgical and clinical managementurinary incontinence

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PMID42403847
PMCPMC13331076

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