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Best hospitals and doctors for urethral fistula treatment abroad

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Cost for treatment

Diagnostic tests for urethral fistula
1811
Treatment of urethral fistula with operational closure
5705.46
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
University Hospital Bonn
University Hospital Bonn
Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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University Hospital Essen
University Hospital Essen
Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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Marien Hospital Marl
Marien Hospital Marl
Overall rating9.8 / 10
The Marien Hospital Marl is a modern medical facility that provides each patient with high-quality and personalized medical care at the European level. Plans for the construction of the hospital appeared back in 1922, but because of the crises and World War II, they were not fated to be realized at that time. The construction of
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The University Hospital Oldenburg is a multidisciplinary medical complex offering top-notch services of the European standard. The hospital has 20 specialized departments, 15 highly specialized centers, and more than 10 institutes. The hospital provides services in almost all areas of modern medicine: general and abdominal surge
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The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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The Catholic Clinic Koblenz-Montabaur is a modern medical facility with an excellent reputation in Germany and abroad. The medical center is an academic clinic of the University Hospital Mainz, which gives patients the opportunity to take advantage of scientific advances and innovative treatments. The clinic has the widest possi
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Bogenhausen Munich ranks among the ten best medical centers in Bavaria and among the top 50 medical facilities in Germany! The medical facility is the Academic Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. The modern hospital with the highest level of services annuall
The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
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The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Prosper Hospital Recklinghausen ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital enjoys the status of a modern medical complex with the highest standards of care and a long history of more than 175 years. The health facility is an academic hospital of
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Leverkusen Clinic
Leverkusen Clinic
Overall rating10 / 10
The Leverkusen Clinic is a progressive provider of high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services in Germany. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the University of Cologne, and also maintains close cooperation with the Rhine Research Center. The medical facility houses 12 specialized departments, as well as numerou
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About the disease

A urethral fistula is a hole that develops in the urethra or bladder area. Since it can also occur in the rectum and bowel, it is sometimes also known as a urethral-rectal fistula. Urethral fistulas are more common in women, with extremely rare incidence in men.

The most common reason for a urethral fistula to develop is as a complication after surgery. According to MedScape, 50% of all cases develop after surgery to remove uterine fibroids or other gynecological surgical procedures. Surgery to improve menstrual dysfunction or a uterine prolapse can also lead to the development of a fistula.

Many factors can put women at risk of developing a urethral fistula. Having multiple pregnancies or giving birth to twins or triplets can lead to a urethral fistula in the transvaginal area. Also, having weak abdominal and vaginal muscles can cause a urethral fistula, especially if the woman performs hard labor or strains her lower abdomen muscles on a regular basis. Obesity weakens the muscles as well and can lead to problems with the bowel and bladder. Some women are genetically predisposed to have a weak pelvic floor, which puts them at risk of developing a urethral fistula, especially if they have other medical conditions such as prolapse. When undergoing surgery on the abdomen, it is important refrain from overstraining the bowel and bladder afterwards, to avoid causing a urethral fistula to appear. The recovery period for abdominal surgery is usually several weeks. Physical therapy after the recovery period can be beneficial and helps to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

Symptoms

  • Discomfort in the pelvic area
  • Vaginal discharges
  • Pain when urinating
  • Pain when having intercourse
  • Pain in the lower abdomen
  • Bleeding, in some cases

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the gynecologist will examine the patient’s pelvic floor.
  • The doctor will ask the patient about any diseases or infections they have had and will inquire about their hormonal balance and menstrual cycle.
  • An ultrasound of the pelvic floor can indicate if there is a urethral fistula in the bowel or bladder area. The doctor will determine the extent of the hole and its exact location.
  • Imaging tests, such as an MRI or CT scan, can be used to check the inner structure of the patient’s reproductive organs. This can rule out other causes for the symptoms, listed above.
  • A blood test can establish whether there is any internal inflammation.

Treatment

  • Operational closure is a surgical procedure whereby the fistula is repaired. This prevents blood loss and restores the functionality of the inner organs.
  • The patient will need to rest for a few weeks after surgery. Regular imaging tests may be performed, to monitor the patient’s recovery.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed