A minimally invasive technique comprising injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma and interpositioning of platelet-rich fibrin glue has been tested in 12 women with vesicovaginal fistula with promising results. 6 months after the procedure, 11 patients considered themselves clinically cured and reported improvements on the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (in terms of both urinary incontinence and quality of life).
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Shirvan, M. K. et al. A novel method for iatrogenic vesicovaginal fistula treatment: autologous platelet-rich-plasma injection and platelet-rich-fibrin-glue interposition. J. Urol. doi:10.1016/j.juro.2012.12.064
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Novel nonsurgical method to treat vesicovaginal fistula. Nat Rev Urol 10, 125 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2013.5
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