LUSSY score predictive of failure of surgical closure of obstetric rectovaginal fistula in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
This study identified predictive factors for FSCORVF in the DRC, grouped in the LUSSY score. Complex fistulas (fistula size > 3 cm, severe fibrosis, combined fistulas) require advanced surgical routes different from the transvaginal and the transperineal ones used in the present study. Prevention of intraoperative hemorrhage and postoperative infections requires rigorous preparation, appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, and strict postoperative follow-up.
Authors
- Franck Katembo Sikakulya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8101-273X)
- Olivier Kabiriko Mukuku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6902-7023)
- Cathy Mufungizi Furaha
- Zacharie Kibendelwa Tsongo
- Charles Wembonyama Mpoy
- Justin Lussy Paluku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1380-9998)
- Eugénie Mukekulu Kamabu
- Stanislas Okitotsho Wembonyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7556-479X)
- Jeannot Sihalikyolo Juakali
Institutions
- University of Lubumbashi (CD)
- Kampala International University (UG)
- Université Catholique du Graben (CD)
- Institut Supérieur de Technique Médicale (CD)
- University of Goma (CD)
- Université de Kisangani (CD)
- Africa University (ZW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproductive Health
- Published
- 2025-03-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12978-025-01971-w
- Primary Topic
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00