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01-08-2006 | Case Report

Successful closure of a bladder neck fistula complicated by urethral and vaginal stenosis, using oxidized cellulose (Surgicel) for reinforcement

Authors: Suneeta Mittal, J. B. Sharma, Nupur Gupta

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2006

Abstract

We describe a case of a bladder neck fistula in a 25-year-old lady presenting with true urinary incontinence, vaginal constriction and induration, with vaginal length reduced to only 1.5 cm. There was an 8-mm fistula involving upper urethra and bladder neck, with fibrosis all around. Using Schuchardt incision, the fistula was reached and mobilization tried. As there was less available tissue, a 3×2-cm layer of oxidized cellulose was stitched between the bladder and the vaginal mucosa for reinforcement and to achieve a watertight closure of fistula.

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Title: Successful closure of a bladder neck fistula complicated by urethral and vaginal stenosis, using oxidized cellulose (Surgicel) for reinforcement
Authors: Suneeta Mittal
J. B. Sharma
Nupur Gupta
Publication date: 01-08-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-005-0017-2

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Successful closure of a bladder neck fistula complicated by urethral and vaginal stenosis, using oxidized cellulose (Surgicel) for reinforcement

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