Vesicovaginal fistula 2977237 218256746 2008-06-09T21:10:58Z Broadbot 3410049 robot Adding: [[da:Vesico-vaginal fistula]], [[no:Fistula]] {{Infobox_Disease | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Image = | Caption = | DiseasesDB = 13837 | ICD10 = {{ICD10|N|82|0|n|80}} | ICD9 = {{ICD9|619.0}} | ICDO = | OMIM = | MedlinePlus = | eMedicineSubj = med | eMedicineTopic = 3321 | MeshID = D014719 }} '''Vesicovaginal fistula''' (VVF) is a subtype of female urogenital [[fistula]] (UGF). ==Presentation== VVF is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the [[Urinary bladder|bladder]] and the [[vagina]] that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of [[urine]] into the vaginal vault. In addition to the medical [[sequelae]] from these fistulas, they often have a profound effect on the patient's emotional well-being. ==Causes== It is often caused by childbirth (in which case it is known as an [[obstetric fistula]]), when a prolonged labor presses the unborn child tightly against the pelvis, cutting off blood flow to the vesicovaginal wall. The affected tissue may [[necrosis|necrotize]], leaving a hole. Vaginal fistulas can also result from violent rape. This injury has become common in some war zones, where rape is used as a weapon against civilian populations. As a result, some health centers in countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo have begun to specialize in the surgical repair of vaginal fistulas. ==See also== *[[Fistula]] *[[Obstetric fistula]] *[[Rectovaginal fistula]] *[[Colposcopy]] *[[Urinary incontinence]] *[[Double dye test]] ==External links== * [http://www.fightfistula.org One By One] - a nonprofit organization working to eliminate obstetric fistula. * [http://www.forwarduk.org.uk FORWARD] - a charity that works to eliminate [http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/key-issues/fistula VVF/fistula ] and gender-based discriminatory practices such as [http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/key-issues/fgm FGM] and [http://www.forwarduk.org.uk/key-issues/child-marriage child marriage] which can cause VVF * [http://www.fistulafoundation.org Fistula Foundation] - supporting the work of the Hamlin Fistula Hospitals in Ethiopia. * [http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/uz/vesicovaginalfistula.htm PSU] * [http://www.womenshealthsection.com/content/urog/urogvvf002.php3 Women's Health and Education Center] * [http://www.urotoday.com/browse_categories/urologic_trauma_and_reconstruction/fistula.html Urinary Fistula] {{Diseases of the pelvis, genitals and breasts}} [[Category:Diseases]] {{disease-stub}} [[da:Vesico-vaginal fistula]] [[nl:Vesico-vaginale fistel]] [[no:Fistula]]