Vesicovaginal Fistula :
A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal opening present between the wall of the vagina and the urinary bladder. The primary cause of a vesicovaginal fistula includes a postoperative complication after performing surgery to correct issues in the vagina or the urinary bladder. The other factors responsible for causing vesicovaginal fistula include Crohn's disease, childbirth injuries, ulcerative colitis, certain cancers of the vagina, cervix, rectum, or anus, radiation therapy, diverticulitis in older people, and a large amount of stool stuck in the rectum. The chief complaints of vesicovaginal fistula include vaginal discharge that looks unusual or smells unusual, leaking of urine or stool, passing of gas through the vagina, urinary tract infections, pain during sex, urine that has an unusual odor or contains blood, pain or irritation in the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) and repeated infections of the vagina. The best way to correct vesicovaginal fistulas is using surgical interventions to close off the opening.










