Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2011 Jul;54(7):390-394. 10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.7.390.

A case of vesicovaginal fistula after loop electrosurgical excisional procedure

• Cho SS
• Kang WD
• Kim SM
• Choi HS

• KMID: 2274056
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.7.390

Abstract

Loop electrosurgical excisional procedure (LEEP) is a well known and effective method for the treatment of precancerous lesion of cervix. It has the advantage of being simultaneously diagnostic and therapeutic. Complications of the LEEP are usually few and mild, mainly bleeding, discomfort and infection. The vesicovaginal fistula, which occurres as a consequence of LEEP is very rare condition that has not been reported in Korea. We present a case of vesicovaginal fistula that resulted from LEEP with a brief review of the literature.

Keyword

Loop electrosurgical excision procedure; Complications; Vesicovaginal fistula

MeSH Terms

Cervix Uteri
Female
Hemorrhage
Imidazoles
Korea
Nitro Compounds
Vesicovaginal Fistula
Imidazoles
Nitro Compounds

Figure

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  Fig. 1 The Schema of location of the vesicovaginal fistula: The opening of fistula was on the base of the bladder (arrow). U, uterus; B, bladder.

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  Fig. 2 (A) The opening of a fistula on the bladder base. (B) The orifice of the fistula on the anterior of the cervix: the opening of fistula was measuring about 7-8 mm in diameter.

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