Successful surgical closure and continence rate of obstetric fistula in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A female genital fistula is an abnormal connection between a woman's reproductive tract and her urinary tract or rectum. While numerous studies have aimed to determine the success rate of obstetric fistula closure in different health settings, there remains a significant scarcity of data on closure success rates and incontinence rates for various types of fistulas at the regional and sub-regional levels. The success rate reflects the continent's healthcare setup in regard to the World Health Organization standards. Thus, this study aims to determine the success of surgical closure and the continence rate of obstetric fistula in Africa.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis review includes studies conducted up to February 2023. Search engines like EMBBAS

SUBMITTER: Kumsa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10579803 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature