Labial fusion causing acute urinary retention in a young adult: A case report
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Tarih
2009
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Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Labial fusion is defined as a partial or complete adherenceof the labia minora. The labia minora adhesion is a commonpaediatric gynaecological problem, and occurs morefrequently between three months and three years.1 Adhesionsof the labia are rare in adult population. There are a fewcases in the literature. The aetiology of labial adhesionprobably relates to vaginal inflammation or irritation, and isassociated with low oestrogen status.2 Labial fusions may becaused by infections, inflammatory conditions, dermatologicalconditions, lack of sexual activity, local trauma, genitalcircumcision and recurrent urinary tract infections.3 If thelabial adhesions are severe or related to urinary problems,surgical treatment should be considered.
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Labial Fusion, Urinary Retention, Young Adult
Kaynak
Australian & New Zealand Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q2
Cilt
49
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1
