Nail penetrating trauma: a rare cause of vesicovaginal fi stula

Abstract

Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) may be caused by prolonged obstructed labor, gynecologic, urologic, or other pelvic surgery, malignancy, radiation, infection and trauma. Here we report a case of VVF caused by nail penetrating trauma in a young woman with genital bleeding after first intercourse. This is a rare etiology of VVF. We also explain the operative technique used to repair the fistula. Key words: Vaginal bleeding; Wounds, penetrating; Vesicovaginal fi stula