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Obstetric fistula is an abnormal hole that develops between the birth canal and either the bladder or the rectum most often resulting from obstructed and prolonged labor. This occurs when a baby's head presses against the soft tissues of the pelvis for an extended time, cutting off blood supply and causing the tissues to die. When this dead tissue peels away, it leaves a hole, leading to a fistula. The most common type is the VVF, a connection between the vagina and the bladder, while the second