Bladder Fistula
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Intestinal Fistulas: eMedicine Gastroenterology
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Fistula is derived from the Latin word that means pipe. A fistula is an abnormal connection between two epithelialized surfaces. It usually involves the gut and another hollow organ, such as the bladder, urethra, vagina, or ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2010 at 7:40 pm By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Most GI fistulas (75-85%) occur as a complication of abdominal surgery, but 15-25% of fistulas evolve spontaneously. http://bit.ly/cGhoCa
Podcast: Preventing and treating obstetric fistulas in Nigeria
doctorswithoutborders.org — “Obstetric fistulas, most often the result of prolonged obstructed labor, is an opening that occurs between the bladder and the vagina, or between the rectum and the vagina and causes a woman to become incontinent, among other devastating medical and social consequences. According to the UN, an estimated two million women live with fistulas today—about half of them in Nigeria.” View full resource at doctorswithoutborders.org
Most Recently Shared on March 7, 2011 at 7:39 pm By:
Doctors w/o Borders Health Organization
In light of International Women's Day tmrw, our podcast this week focuses on treating fistulas in Nigeria http://bit.ly/ghhlUb
A Walk to Beautiful | NOVA | PBS Video
video.pbs.org — “A powerful story of healing & hope for women in Ethiopia devastated by childbirth injuries” View full resource at video.pbs.org
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2011 at 2:28 pm By:
PushforMidwives Health Organization
A very touching documentary about efforts to repair obstetric fistula (streaming for free at PBS). http://fb.me/Hs2nZroU
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