J Clin Obstet Gynecol Infertil | Volume 5, Issue 1 | Research Article | Open Access

Prioritization in Management of Female Uro-Genital Fistulas (UGFs): How and Why?

Abhinav Singh^1*, Malika Singh², Rohini Singh³ and RB Singh⁴

¹Depatrment of Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, India ²Senior Resident GI Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, India ³Department of Dermatology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, India ⁴Department of Burns, Plastic Surgery and Hypospadias, VVFs Clinic, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, India

^*Correspondance to: Abhinav Singh 

Fulltext PDF

Abstract

Purpose: To provide emergent care to women with Uro-Genital Fistulas (UGFs) to minimize immediate and late fistula related disabilities and morbidities. Aims and Objective: Hospitalization of UGFs affected women on priority for early rehabilitation. Material and Methods: Since 1991 to 2017, the author had been operating such affected women and had laid down certain policy for timely, smooth and un-interrupted hospitalization, management less than one roof to provide vigilant and comprehensive care, thus minimizing fistula related disabilities and morbidities. This was based upon observations made out at different times from history and interrogation of patients, behavior of family members with hospitalized patients and the respect and status of patient in family after discharge. Observations: The observations were noted in confidence without disclosure among family members. Strict adherence and implementation of certain guidelines based upon these observations had improved the final outcome of management as a result of hospitalization and fistula repair on priority.

Keywords:

Prioritization; Rehabilitation; Uro-Genital Fistulas (UGFs); Female Uro-Genital fistulas (FUGFs); Hospitalization

Citation:

Singh A, Singh M, Singh R, Singh RB. Prioritization in Management of Female Uro-Genital Fistulas (UGFs): How and Why?. J Clin Obstet Gynecol Infertil. 2021; 5(1): 1050..