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Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging for diagnosis of urethrovaginal fistula

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We present a novel technique for visualization of a urethrovaginal fistula. A 52-year-old patient presented with persistent urinary incontinence, after having three mid-urethral sling procedures performed within the past year. The diagnosis of a urethrovaginal fistula was made by endovaginal 3-D endovaginal ultrasound and confirmed intraoperatively. We have described a novel technique that may benefit patients with urethrovaginal fistulas that are difficult to visualize.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Section of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, 920 Stanton L. Young Boulevard, P.O. Box 26901, WP2410, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA

    Lieschen H. Quiroz, S. Abbas Shobeiri & Mikio A. Nihira

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Quiroz, L.H., Shobeiri, S.A. & Nihira, M.A. Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging for diagnosis of urethrovaginal fistula. Int Urogynecol J 21, 1031–1033 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-1076-6

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