Urethrovaginal fistula explained

A urethrovaginal fistula is an abnormal passageway that may occur the urethra and the vagina.^[1] It is a sub-set of vaginal fistulas.^{[2] [3]} It results in urinary incontinence as urine continually leaves the vagina. It can occur as an obstetrical complication, catheter insertion injury or a surgical injury.^{[4] [5]}

It is also called a urethral fistula and may be referred to as UVF.^[6] They are quite rare. In the developed world, they are typically due to injuries due to medical activity.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Medical Definition of Urethrovaginal. www.merriam-webster.com.
2. Web site: Vaginal Fistula: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment . 2022-08-12 . Cleveland Clinic.
3. Web site: Vaginal fistula - Symptoms and causes . 2022-08-12 . Mayo Clinic . en.
4. Estevez JP, Colin P, Lucot JP, Collinet P, Cosson M, Boukerrou M . [Urethrovaginal fistulae resulting from sub-urethral slings for stress urinary incontinence treatment. A report of two cases and review of the literature] . Journal de Gynécologie, Obstétrique et Biologie de la Reproduction . 39 . 2 . 151–155 . April 2010 . 20092965 . 10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.12.001 .
5. Dakhil LO . Urethrovaginal fistula: a rare complication of transurethral catheterization . Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery . 20 . 5 . 293–294 . 2014 . 25181381 . 10.1097/spv.0000000000000054 .
6. Neu S, Locke J, Goldenberg M, Herschorn S . Urethrovaginal fistula repair with or without concurrent fascial sling placement: A retrospective review . Canadian Urological Association Journal . 15 . 5 . E276–E280 . May 2021 . 33119501 . 8095280 . 10.5489/cuaj.6786 .
7. Clifton MM, Goldman HB . Urethrovaginal fistula closure . International Urogynecology Journal . 28 . 1 . 157–158 . January 2017 . 27525690 . 10.1007/s00192-016-3111-8 . 23615387 .