Publications by authors named "Brian Tena Tena Aussak"
Background: Despite high closure rates, residual urinary incontinence remains a common problem after successful closure of a vesico-vaginal fistula. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with residual urinary incontinence in women with successful fistula closure in sites supported by the Fistula Care project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Material And Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study using routine data extracted from the medical records of women undergoing fistula surgery in three hospitals supported by the Fistula Care Plus project in DRC between 2017 and 2019.
Factors associated with surgical repair success of female genital fistula in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Experiences of the Fistula Care Plus Project, 2017-2019.
Trop Med Int Health
September 2022
Objective: We sought to document outcomes and factors associated with surgical success in hospitals supported by the Fistula Care Plus Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 2017-2019.
Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study analysing routine repair data on women with Female Genital Fistula. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine factors associated with successful fistula repair.
Article Synopsis
- * The majority of women (49.3%) were in a relationship at the time of treatment, a drop from 69% before developing the fistula.
- * The study highlights the need for improved maternal health care and preventative measures, as 95.7% of women discharged had their fistulas successfully closed and dry.