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

Suneeta Mittal, J B Sharma, Nupur Gupta
Author Information
  1. Suneeta Mittal: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

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 x 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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MeSH Term

Adult
Cellulose, Oxidized
Constriction, Pathologic
Female
Hemostatics
Humans
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infections
Vagina
Vesicovaginal Fistula

Chemicals

Cellulose, Oxidized
Hemostatics

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