How many women in East Africa suffer from iatrogenic fistula after caesarean birth?

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Authors

Carrie Ngongo · University of Washington

Peter Majinge · Tanzania Media Women's Association

Justus K. Barageine · Kampala International University

Abstract

SUMMARY BOX Fistulas after childbirth can be ischaemic, resulting from prolonged, obstructed labour without timely intervention, or iatrogenic, occurring as accidental injuries during caesarean section.

Topics & Keywords

Ureteral procedures and complications Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Global Health

Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. e022931-e022931

DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-022931

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