Ureterovaginal fistula resulting from uterine dilatation and curettage for an incomplete abortion: A case report

Abstract

Aims and objectives This is to highlight the case of a multi-gravida who developed ureterovaginal urinary fistula following dilatation and curettage. It is necessary to document the possibility of this injury from the common procedure of D&C. Case report This is an unusual occurrence of ureterovaginal fistula resulting from D&C for an incomplete abortion in a patient who had urinary incontinence for 16 years and carried three pregnancies to terms while this lasted. Uretero-neocystostomy achieved cure in this patient. Conclusion Dilatation and curettage though a common procedure is subject to complications which may make life of the patient miserable especially in this sub region, therefore should be carried out by only trained and skilled hands.

Keywords

• ureterovaginal fistula
• ′dilatation and curettage′