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01-01-2013 | Case Report

Vaginal repair of neobladder–vaginal fistula: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Katherine Gelber, Justin Bohrer, Charles O. Kim, Steven Minaglia

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Neobladder substitution after radical cystectomy for invasive cancer has become commonplace as it preserves normal volitional voiding through the native urethra and avoids urinary diversion. Neobladder–vaginal fistula (NVF) is a rare postoperative complication of this procedure that results in decreased quality of life. We describe a case of vaginal repair of a NVF and present a review of the literature.

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Title: Vaginal repair of neobladder–vaginal fistula: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Katherine Gelber
Justin Bohrer
Charles O. Kim
Steven Minaglia
Publication date: 01-01-2013
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1636-4

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