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New method of endoscopic treatment of vesico-vaginal fistulas with the use of tissue glue
Article published in Urologia Polska 2002/55/3.

authors

Zbigniew Wolski
Katedra i Klinika Urologii Akademii Medycznej im. L. Rydygiera w Bydgoszczy
Kierownik: prof. AM dr hab. Zbigniew Wolski

keywords

urinary bladder, vagina, vesico-vaginal fistula, treatment, endoscopy, tissue glue

summary

Introduction. A majority of vesico-vaginal fistulas, arising during gynecological or obstetrics operations, are effectively treated by vaginal or abdominal surgery. Durable bladder drainage and/or coagulation, scarification of the fistulas channel make possible the closure of the small fistulas.
The aim of this study is to present a new method of the treatment of vesico-vaginal fistulas with the use of fibrin tissue glue inserted during cystoscopy.
Material and method. With the use of the author\'s own method of tissue glue insertion cystoscopically, the successful treatment of two women with vesico-vaginal fistulas was performed. The time of follow up is 3 and 4 years, respectively.
Conclusion. Presented method of endoscopic insertion of the tissue glue may be effective in the treatment of small vesico-vaginal fistulas.

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correspondence

Zbigniew Wolski
Kalwini i Kliniku Urologii AMB
ul. Sklodowskiej-Curie 9
85-094 Bydgoszcz
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