Description

Obstetric Fistula is a debilitating condition that can occur in women as a complication of prolonged and obstructed childbirth ( vaginal delivery ). An Obstetric Fistula is basically an abnormal opening or passageway that forms between the vagina and nearby organ. It is a childbirth injury that has been largely neglected, despite the devastating impact it has on the affected women. It is commonly seen in poor young women, especially in the developing countries with underdeveloped medical facilities