Obstetric fistula in Assam, India: a neglected cause of maternal morbidities and mortality

Each year between 50,000 to 100,000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, a hole in the birth canal. Obstetric fistula is one of the major cause for maternal morbidities and mortality and it has been successfully eradicated in developed nations. Women who experience obstetric fistula su...

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Main Authors: Suresh Jungari, Bal Govind Chauhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-02-01
Series:Healthcare in Low-resource Settings
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/hls/article/view/4663