Repair failure and associated factors among women who underwent obstetric fistula surgery in Southwest Ethiopia: A retrospective study.

Obstetric fistula repair failure was lower in the area compared to the majority, but not all, of previous findings. Home delivery, damaged urethra, larger fistula size, and lower body mass index increased the probability of repair failure. To prevent repair failure early, it is necessary to strengthen pre- and post-operative care, including the assessment of women's nutritional status, fistula size, and urethral injury. Moreover, maternal care providers should educate mothers about the negative outcomes of home deliveries.