Vesicouterine fistula in pregnancy: a case report

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal D'obstétrique Et Gynécologie Du Canada : JOGC
Sari KivesG W Erle Mitchell

Abstract

Vesicouterine fistula is a rare complication of Caesarean delivery. This is the third known report of vesicouterine fistula diagnosed during pregnancy. Linda (pseudonym), a 28-year-old woman in her second pregnancy, having had a Caesarean delivery in her first pregnancy, was admitted to the delivery unit with possible preterm ruptured membranes at 23 weeks' gestation. She also complained of a fluid-filled sac bulging from her introitus during her admission assessment. Diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes was confirmed by a positive nitrazine paper test and appearance of ferning during microscopic evaluation of vaginal fluid. Cystoscopy, performed 3 days after admission, demonstrated ballooning of amnion into the bladder. At 24 weeks' gestation, the woman had a precipitous vaginal breech delivery. Two months later, the fistula was successfully repaired through a transabdominal route. Although uncommon in pregnancy, vesicouterine fistula should be considered in women who present with urinary incontinence or recurrent urinary tract infections after a lower transverse Caesarean section. Evaluation in pregnancy is usually limited to cystoscopy. Treatment is usually surgical and is often delayed until 2 to 3 months following d...Continue Reading

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