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On the recordOctober 4, 2011
Fistula can be completely repaired up to 90 percent of the time if survivors have access to a trained surgeon.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly discusses the treatability of obstetric fistula with proper medical care.

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