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Uterocutaneous fistula following cesarean section: a case report

  • By

  • Shahd Khatib

  • Nardeen Hammad

  • Shahd Al Aloul

  • Waleed Malhes

  • Ibaa Barghouthi

  • June 4, 2026

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    A 37-year-old woman developed a uterocutaneous fistula after an elective cesarean delivery, presenting with persistent purulent discharge.

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    Her obstetric history included multiple cesarean sections and complications such as gestational diabetes and placenta previa.

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    Imaging studies, including MRI, confirmed the diagnosis of uterocutaneous fistula, necessitating surgical intervention.

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    Initial management involved antibiotics, but surgery was required due to persistent symptoms and extensive adhesions.

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    The case highlights the complexities of managing postoperative complications in patients with significant obstetric histories.

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Uterocutaneous fistula following cesarean section: a case report

  • by Shahd Khatib, Nardeen Hammad, Shahd Al Aloul, Waleed Malhes, Ibaa Barghouthi

  • June 4, 2026

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