Hypothesis / aims of study
Background:Gigantic calculus associated with VVF is extremely rare, most common causes usually are presence of foreign body, urinary tract infection, and prolonged duration of disease. Stone can be identified radiologically in 7 % of VVF using excretory urogram. In developing countries, Vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) results following obstetric trauma or iatrogenic during hysterectomy.
Objective:
To describe a case of Gigantic calculus associated with an Vesico-Vaginal fistula, review its etiology, contributing factors and discuss surgical management strategies.
Case presentation: We report a case of vesico vaginal stone with vesico vaginal fistula in 60 years old woman presented with total incontinence,patient plain xray was showed radio opaque shadow fully covered the pelvic area,in which we performed an open cystolithotomy removed stone of about 1220gm along with VVF repair,bladder size and capacity was also markedly reduced after separation from vagina we, also took biopsy from both vagina and bladder.Postoperative patient remained stable, but repair got failed, biopsy suggested malignancy(squamous cell carcinoma). According to guidelines she needs cystectomy and urinary diversion, which was suggested, but she refused and went lama for some spiritual treatment by her Murshid/ Pir.
Study design, materials and methods
Study Design:
Case report and comprehensive literature review.
Setting and Duration:
Department of Urology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center, Karachi, Pakistan; January 2022 to January 2023.
Methods:
A detailed literature review was conducted to compile data on the etiology and surgical approaches for managing Gigantic vesical calculus associated with Vesico-Vaginal fistula.
Interpretation of results
Interpretation of result:
This unique case was studied and necessary investigations were carried out, and surgical intervention was done. The patient wad followed for outcome but satisfactory outcome couldn’t be achieved and further treatment was denied by the patient.