Endometriotic Uterocutaneous Fistula after Caesarean Section- Successful Diagnosis with Fistulogram and Complete Tract Resection and Medical Treatment: A Case Report

F. D. H. Olalere, T. O. Kuye, Tawaqualit A. Ottun, Adeniyi Abiodun Adewunmi, Yusuf A. Oshodi, Fatimat Motunrayo Akinlusi, Joy Onyinyechi Chionuma, J. O. Agbara, Anifat Tijani
In: World Journal of Innovative Research · 2020 · vol. 8(4) · doi:10.31871/wjir.8.4.32 · W3027903896
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Extrapelvic endometriosis a is rare condition and most cases occur after gynecological or obstetrics procedure involving the uterus. Uterocutaneous fistula is a rarely reported clinical condition after uterine procedures. In this case report, endometriotic uterocutaneous fistula with lower uterine synechiae following complicated caesarean section was diagnosed simply with fistulogram in a 21year old Nigeria woman. She was managed by fistula tract excision, uterine wall repair, adhesiolysis with rail-roading, combined with medical treatment using gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist to prevent recurrent fistula and preserve fertility.

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