International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 317-322 , August 2004

FIGO initiative for the prevention and treatment of vaginal fistula

  • A Browning

      Affiliations

    • Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author
  • ,
  • The Lord Patel

      Affiliations

    • Honorary Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Tayside, Scotland, UK

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PII: S0020-7292(04)00157-2

doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2004.05.003

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
Volume 86, Issue 2 , Pages 317-322 , August 2004