Abstract

Case Report

Vesicovaginal fistula: an uncommon complication of a perineal burn in a 12-year-old girl

Taycir Cheikhrouhou*, Mahdi Ben Dhaou, Manar Hbaieb, Hayet Zitouni and Riadh Mhiri

Published: 18 January, 2023 | Volume 7 - Issue 1 | Pages: 001-002

Perineal burns are a rare finding in children that may cause severe complications. Vesicovaginal fistulas are an uncommon complication of a perineal burn that can be a tragedy for girls suffering from them. Fistula and/or its treatment are a socially debilitating problem with significant medicolegal implications. We present a rare case of a girl with a history of traumatic perineal burns who was diagnosed with a vesicovaginal fistula and repaired through a transvaginal approach.

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Keywords:

Perineal burns; Vesicovaginal fistulas; Girl; Transvaginal approach

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