Obstetrische en traumatische fistels: Situatie in oost-congo

T. De Vos; A. M. Waterschoot; K. Roelens; D. Mukwege; M. Temmerman

doi:10.2143/TVG.69.11.2001403

Obstetrische en traumatische fistels: Situatie in oost-congo

Translated title of the contribution: Obstetric and traumatic fistulas: Situation in Eastern Congo

T. De Vos
, A. M. Waterschoot
, K. Roelens
, D. Mukwege
, M. Temmerman

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Abstract

Obstetric and traumatic fistulas remain a major health problem in developing countries. Worldwide, more than two million women suffer from urogenital fistulas. Gynaecological fistulas are mainly caused by obstetric complications, though in areas of violent ethnic conflicts - such as the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo - an increasing incidence of traumatic fistulas resulting from sexual violence, is observed. In this manuscript, the problematic situation in Eastern Congo is clarified, demonstrating that extra help is still needed, politically as well as medically.

Translated title of the contribution	Obstetric and traumatic fistulas: Situation in Eastern Congo
Original language	Dutch
Pages (from-to)	559-563
Number of pages	5
Journal	Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume	69
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2143/TVG.69.11.2001403
Publication status	Published - 1 Jun 2013
Externally published	Yes

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