Diseases

Vesicovaginal Fistula

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A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening that connects your vagina to another organ, such as your bladder, colon or rectum. Your doctor might describe the condition as a hole in your vagina that allows stool or urine to pass through yourvagina

SYMPTOMS

Foul-smelling vaginal discharge, leaking of stool, or recurrent utis

CAUSES

Injuries during childbirth. Delivery-related injuries are the most common cause of rectovaginal fistulas, crohn's disease, cancer or radiation treatment in your pelvic area, surgery involving your vagina, perineum, rectum or anus. ...