Fistula Involving Female Genital Tract

What is it?

Fistula Involving Female Genital Tract, or a vaginal fistula, is an abnormal hole between the vagina to the urinary or digestive system. Types of fistulas include:
Ureterovaginal fistula- between the vagina and the ureters.
Urethrovaginal fistula- between the vagina and urethra.
Rectrovaginal fistula- between the vagina and the rectum, the last part of the colon which reserves the stool.
Colovaginal fistula- between the vagina and the colon.
Enterovaginal fistula- between the vagina and the small intestine.
It happens due to an injury in the vaginal wall, especially during childbirth, vaginal tears, abdominal and pelvic surgeries, cervical or colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crhon’s and Ulcerative Colitis, diverticulitis and radiation therapy to the pelvic area.