| Treatment of
obstetric fistula can restore a full, normal life of dignity for most women,
when combined with services to assist women in reintegrating into their
community. Although surgical interventions exist, many women living with
fistula are unable to receive these services, due to unavailability and inaccessibility
of services. The below listed resources
provide information about treatment efforts, including increasing access for
women and training of medical care providers. |
BRINGING CARE CLOSER: TREATING FISTULA THROUGH SURGICAL OUTREACH SERVICES Posted by Administrator  It is generally estimated that more than 2 million women are living with obstetric fistula in developing countries, and almost 75,000 new cases occur each year. However, these figures are very likely underestimates, since they are based on the number of women seeking treatment. Although fistula causes widespread morbidity, it receives little attention as a public health problem.Languages: English |
Obstetric Fistula: Guiding principles for clinical management and programme development Posted by Administrator  2006, WHO - A comprehensive review of current consensus and evidence regarding elimination of obstetric fistula. It includes principles for assessing the situation, designing and monitoring national programmes and for providing comprehensive care for women living with fistula.Languages: English
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First Steps in Vesico-Vaginal Fistula Repair Posted by Beverley Kerr
2005, Brian Hancock. Since practical aspects of fistula management are often omitted from their training, this book is particularly directed to postgreduate, obstetric and gynaecology students. It shows how many fistulae can be cured locally without sophisticated equipment or specialist surgeons, which can result in women having their lives iimproved dramatically without haviing to travel to a specialist centre. To obtain a copy, please access: http://www.talcuk.org/books/first-steps-in-vesico-vaginal-fistula-repair.htm |
Fistula Fortnight: Healing Wounds, Renewing Hope Posted by Administrator  2005 - The Fistula Fortnight, launched in Nigeria on 21 February 2005, was a groundbreaking initiative in terms of advocacy, treatment and developing the capacity to expand treatment options. The Fortnight was accomplished through an innovative collaboration among many partners, including the Government of Nigeria, UNFPA (the United Nations Population Fund), the Nigerian Red Cross, Virgin Unite, four hospitals, and 17 volunteer surgeons. It was implemented in the Nigerian states of Kano, Katsina, Kebbi and Sokoto, under the aegis of the UNFPA-led global Campaign to End Fistula.Language: English |
Training for Fistula Management Posted by Administrator  April 2005, Niamey, Niger, Obstetric Fistula Working Group/UNFPA - The Obstetric Fistula Working Group met with experts in training on fistula management to discuss, and arrive at consensus around, preliminary training standards for fistula treatment providers and map out steps for improving guidance for training in this area.Languages: English, French |
Step-by-Step Surgery of Vesicovaginal Fistulas Posted by Beverley Kerr 
1994, Kees Waaldijk. Written by a consultant surgeon with 10 years' experience in dealing with the problem, this publication presents a step-by-step surgical approach to the problem. The issue of post-operative nursing care is also addressed. Illustrated with step-by-step colour photographs. |
By Brian Hancock
Obstetric Fistula & the Ethics of Care: Listening for the Answers Posted by Administrator  April 2005. Mary Nell Wagner (EngenderHealth). The INFO Project. Volume 5, Number 14, 4 April 2005. A guest editorial on the ethics of obstetric fistula care.Languages: English, Spanish. Link: http://www.infoforhealth.org/popreporter/2005/04-04.shtml |
