Incidence of obstetric fistula in Norway: a population-based prospective cohort study.

Jone Trovik Heidi F Thornhill Torvid Kiserud

Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2016)

Obstetric fistula does occur in industrialized societies but with a low incidence; fistulas are due to obstetric trauma or surgery rather than prolonged obstructed labor. The outcome of treatment is excellent when women are treated at a competent center.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
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minimally invasive
pregnancy outcomes
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combination therapy
metabolic syndrome
newly diagnosed
replacement therapy
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