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Obstetric fistula

Obstetric is a medical condition in which a hole develops in the birth canal as a result of childbirth. This can be between the and rectum, ureter, or . It can result in incontinence of urine or feces. may include depression, , and social isolation.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Incontinence of urine or feces

How it's found

·Based on symptoms, supported methylene blue

Prevention

·Appropriate use of cesarean section

Treatment

·, catheter, counseling

Complications

·Depression, , social isolation

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