Rectovaginal Fistula Following Sexual Intercourse: a Case Report

Female genital fistula is an important feature of the developing countries gynecology. Most of the rectovaginal fistulae encountered in the tropics are due to obstetrics causes and genital malignancies. In developed countries, radiation injury and Crohn's disease are also common etiological fac...

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Published in:Annals of African medicine 2009-01, Vol.8 (1), p.59-60
Main Authors: Ijaiya, M.A, Mai, A.M, Aboyeji, A.P, Kumanda, V, Abiodun, M.O, Raji, H.O
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case studies
Coitus
Coitus, dommages vaginaux, fistule de rectovaginal
Coitus, vaginal injury, rectovaginal fistula
Diagnosis
Fecal Incontinence - etiology
Fecal Incontinence - surgery
Female
Fistula, Vaginal
Humans
Injuries
Physiological aspects
Rectovaginal Fistula - etiology
Rectovaginal Fistula - surgery
Reproductive health
Risk factors
Sexual behavior
Sexual intercourse
Treatment Outcome
Vagina - injuries
Vagina - surgery
Women
Young Adult
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Summary:Female genital fistula is an important feature of the developing countries gynecology. Most of the rectovaginal fistulae encountered in the tropics are due to obstetrics causes and genital malignancies. In developed countries, radiation injury and Crohn's disease are also common etiological factors. The index case is reported to highlight the rare situation, where a 24-year old married nullipara sustained low rectovaginal fistula following normal coitus. She was later divorced by her husband. La fistule de l'organe génital de la femme est un important trait de la gynécologie des pays en développement. La plupart des fistules rectovaginales des régions tropicales sont dûes à des effets obstétriques et des malignités génitales. Dans les pays développés, les blessures dûes aux radiations et à la maladie de Crohn sont aussi des facteurs étiologiques fréquents. Le cas servant de repère est celui concernant la rare situation où une femme mariée nullipare de 24 ans a pu supporter une faible fistule rectovaginale après un coit normal. Son maria a à cet effet divorcé d'elle.
ISSN:1596-3519
0975-5764
DOI:10.4103/1596-3519.55767