Fístula Vesicovaginal Associada a Ruptura Uterina

Reis Correia, A; Ferreira, C; Bernardo, MJ

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Reis Correia, A

Ferreira, C

Bernardo, MJ

Abstract(s)

Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is an obstetric complication rarely reported in developed countries. The occurrence of uterine rupture is a potentially catastrophic event, and its incidence is estimated in 1/1146 (0.07%) pregnancies.The main risk factorsfor its occurrence are: congenital uterine changes, multiparity, history of previous cesarean or myomectomy,fetal macrosomia and induced labor. Association between uterine rupture and bladder lesions has been rarely reported. The authors describe a case of a VVF associated with uterine rupture