Epidemiological and Therapeutic Aspects of Obstetric Fistula in The Peri Urban Area of Butembo in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Abstract

Introduction: Obstetric fistula is an abnormal communication, acquired and direct between the genital and urinary tracts and rectal. It usually occurs after an obstruction and laborious delivery. The aim of this presentation is to determine the rate of obstetric fistula, the factors associated with these fistulas in Butembo, to describe the most frequent anatomical lesion, to establish the responsibilities and to assess the cure rate.