@article{ajmcr20221064,
author={{Shrateh, Oadi N. and Thalji, Mariam and Barahmeh, Samer and Salman, Muayad and Owienah, Haneen and Altarifi, Ayman and Tanib, Iyas and Hamarsheh, Lyudmila and Adwan, Rabee},
title={Extremely Rare Case of Utero-cutaneous Fistula in Post Cesarean Section Setting with Successful Surgical Management},
journal={American Journal of Medical Case Reports},
volume={10},
number={6},
pages={176--179},
year={2022},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmcr/10/6/4},
issn={2374-216X},
abstract={<b>Introduction</b>: Fistula is defined as abnormal communication between two epithelium-lined surfaces. Among all types of uterine fistulae, the utero-cutaneous one is infrequently encountered, especially following a lower uterine segment cesarean section. The classic presentation of patients with utero-cutaneous fistula is cyclical hemorrhage from the incision site of previous CS. Surgical intervention is considered the most effective therapeutic option. <b>Clinical report</b><b>:</b><b> </b>A 34-year-old female patient came to our attention complaining of abdominal pain and bloody discharge from the incisional site 2 months after a lower uterine segment cesarean section (LUCS). Utero-cutaneous fistula was detected by using Pelvic MRI. Patient had successful surgical resection of the fistula. <b>Conclusion</b><b>: </b>Although it¡¯s extremely rare, utero-cutaneous fistula should be included in the differential diagnosis of cyclical abdominopelvic pain and/or discharge after lower uterine segment cesarean section (LUCS).},
doi={10.12691/ajmcr-10-6-4}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}