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Annals of African Medicine
Annals of African Medicine Society
ISSN: 1596-3519
Vol. 8, No. 1, 2009, pp. 59-60
Bioline Code: am09012
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
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Annals of African Medicine, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2009, pp. 59-60

 en Rectovaginal Fistula Following Sexual Intercourse: a Case Report
Ijaiya, M.A.; Mai, A.M.; Aboyeji, A.P.; Kumanda, V.; Abiodun, M.O. & Raji, H.O.

Abstract

Female genital fistula is an important feature of the developing countries gynecology. Most of the rectovaginal fistulae encountered in the tropics are due to obstetrics causes and genital malignancies. In developed countries, radiation injury and Crohn’s disease are also common etiological factors. The index case is reported to highlight the rare situation, where a 24-year old married nullipara sustained low rectovaginal fistula following normal coitus. She was later divorced by her husband.

Keywords
Coitus, vaginal injury, rectovaginal fistula

 
 fr
Ijaiya, M.A.; Mai, A.M.; Aboyeji, A.P.; Kumanda, V.; Abiodun, M.O. & Raji, H.O.

Résumé

La fistule de l’organe génital de la femme est un important trait de la gynécologie des pays en développement. La plupart des fistules rectovaginales des régions tropicales sont dûes à des effets obstétriques et des malignités génitales. Dans les pays développés, les blessures dûes aux radiations et à la maladie de Crohn sont aussi des facteurs étiologiques fréquents. Le cas servant de repère est celui concernant la rare situation où une femme mariée nullipare de 24 ans a pu supporter une faible fistule rectovaginale après un coit normal. Son maria a à cet effet divorcé d’elle.

Mots Clés
Coitus, dommages vaginaux, fistule de rectovaginal

 
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