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27 / 05 / 2023

 


Uterine skin penstock: singular entity

Selvakumar K, Madhangi Baskaran, Indrajit Anandakannan, Ashwin Retnam.


Abstract
A fistula is an abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces; a uterocutaneous fistula is extremely rare. 26-year-old female with seropurulent discharge from the post-lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) scar for 45 days postpartum. In view of the sinus, an x-ray sinogram was done, which revealed a fistulous tract of length 7 cm anteroposteriorly, with the subcutaneous collection extending into the endometrial cavity with multiple arborizations. Intra-operatively, communication with the endometrial cavity was ascertained. An elective laparotomy with exploration and removal of the fistulous tract was performed. On exploration, the wall of the uterus was found to be irreparable. Subtotal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy, peritoneal lavage, and closure. Infection must be treated with appropriate antibiotics and drainage of any abscess. Surgical management is the mainstay in the treatment of fistulas. Medical treatment using GnRH agonists for six months has been described in the literature. Conservative treatment, including resection of the fistula tract and closure of the uterus, should be considered with a risk of recurrence.

Key words: Fistula, Uterocutaneous Fistula, Post-LSCS Scar Fistula


 
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K S, Baskaran M, Anandakannan I, Retnam A. Uterine skin penstock: singular entity. Int J Surg Med. 2023; 9(4): 42-44. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652


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K S, Baskaran M, Anandakannan I, Retnam A. Uterine skin penstock: singular entity. https://www.ejos.org/?mno=78775 [Access: February 20, 2024]. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652


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K S, Baskaran M, Anandakannan I, Retnam A. Uterine skin penstock: singular entity. Int J Surg Med. 2023; 9(4): 42-44. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652



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K S, Baskaran M, Anandakannan I, Retnam A. Uterine skin penstock: singular entity. Int J Surg Med. (2023), [cited February 20, 2024]; 9(4): 42-44. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652



Harvard Style

K, S., Baskaran, . M., Anandakannan, . I. & Retnam, . A. (2023) Uterine skin penstock: singular entity. Int J Surg Med, 9 (4), 42-44. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652



Turabian Style

K, Selvakumar, Madhangi Baskaran, Indrajit Anandakannan, and Ashwin Retnam. 2023. Uterine skin penstock: singular entity. International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 9 (4), 42-44. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652



Chicago Style

K, Selvakumar, Madhangi Baskaran, Indrajit Anandakannan, and Ashwin Retnam. "Uterine skin penstock: singular entity." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 9 (2023), 42-44. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

K, Selvakumar, Madhangi Baskaran, Indrajit Anandakannan, and Ashwin Retnam. "Uterine skin penstock: singular entity." International Journal of Surgery and Medicine 9.4 (2023), 42-44. Print. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

K, S., Baskaran, . M., Anandakannan, . I. & Retnam, . A. (2023) Uterine skin penstock: singular entity. International Journal of Surgery and Medicine, 9 (4), 42-44. doi:10.5455/ijsm.136-1657100652