Treatment outcomes of obstetrical fistula surgical repair in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.
Liknaw Bewket ZelekeAlec WelshGedefaw Abeje FekaduMarjan KhajeheiPublished in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2024)
The treatment outcomes of obstetrical fistula can be grouped into short-term and long-term outcomes. Although this review found adequate studies for the analysis, most study designs were poor. Stronger studies are recommended in the future to guide policy and decision-making. We would like to suggest that researchers conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses independently for short-term and long-term outcomes.