Curriculum of Gynecology
TOPIC 74
GENITO-URINARY FISTULAe
RATIONALE
Genito-urinary fistulae (GUF) have both psychological and medical implications. A measurable reduction in its incidence is achieved by appropriate management of labor, and can also be achieved by proper screening of malignancy.
GOAL
Understand the magnitude of the GUF problem and its causes, emphasizing preventable and avoidable measures
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define GUF
l List causes and types of GUF
l List causes of vesico-vaginal fistula and vesico-vaginal fistula
l Describe investigation for vesico-vaginal fistula and vesico-vaginal fistula
l Prepare for an operation
l List the different surgical techniques for repair
l List the steps of postoperative care
l List the causes of recurrence
CONTENT
l Definition, causes, and types of GUF
l Investigation of GUF
l Preparation for surgical intervention
l Surgical techniques
l Postoperative care
l Causes of recurrence
