vaginal fistulas
defination
It is an abnormal opening that connect the vagina to another
opening such as the bladder, colon or rectum
types of vaginal fistulas
vascovaginal fistula
rectovaginal fistula
urethrovaginal fistula
colovaginal fistula
uretovaginal fistula
causes
surgery
infections
injuries
radiation treatment
risk factors
child birth
chemical injuries
sharp objects
sexual assaults
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Nursing management
Emphasise personal hygiene
applying heat compresses
healthy diet
give vaginal douches to ensure cleanliness and comfort
provide effective deodorants to control odour
surgical management
Colporrhay- this is the procedure to repair and anterior wall of the vagina
Perineorrhapy
Signs and symptoms
mucus and flatus
prolonged stretching of the vaginal wall
constant leak of the urine into the vagina
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