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Obstetric Fistula
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Love, Labor, Loss - A Documentary Film
Companion site to a documentary film spotlighting women in Niger, West Africa suffering from obstetric fistula. Copies available for a fee for community based screenings and fundraisers.
http://www.governessfilms.com/fistula/
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NYTimes.com - Scholars Argue Over Legacy of Surgeon Who Was Lionized, Then Vilified
J. Marion Sims, called by some the 'Father of Gynecology' perfected his technique of repairing fistulas on American slave women in the 1840s. This story is about his efforts and how he's viewed by historians. [Requires free nytimes.com registration to view.] (October 28, 2003)
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/28/science/28SIMS.html
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Rectovaginal Fistula Information
Basic information about a rare but serious complication of child birth. Includes description, cause, symptoms, repair options, advice, research links and support.
http://www.geocities.com/dinimerz/rectovaginal_fistula.htm
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The Trauma of Childbirth
Website to accompany a radio story (available in Realaudio format) by Radio Netherlands about obstetric fistulas and their treatment in Nigeria. Includes details about the history of this complication and the money and resources needed to adequately treat it across Africa. (March, 2002)
http://www.rnw.nl/society/html/trauma020306.html
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