Dr Lawal revealed that at University College Hospital Ibadan (UCH), a 5-year review of obstetric fistula cases was also conducted. The largest review of iatrogenic fistula ever done was by Rasen et al in 2014. In 2016, Fistula Care Plus Project released a statement document to address this issue called ‘rising trend in iatrogenic fistula. They reviewed all the countries they were in partnership with- about 18 countries, where they looked at the incidents of iatrogenic fistulas and the commonest cause. Unfortunately, we have some studies showing 26 per cent cases of iatrogenic fistulas occurring in many hospitals.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2017 10:18 UTC