Open AccessHydrometrocolpos from a low vaginal atresia: An uncommon cause of neonatal intestinal and urinary obstruction
Author(s) -
Sebastian O. Ekenze,
Hyginus U. Ezegwui
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.41637
Subject(s) - medicine , urinary system , atresia , urinary tract obstruction , bowel obstruction , vaginal bleeding , surgery , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Neonatal hydrometrocolpos is a rare condition that follows congenital vaginal obstruction. Association with urinary obstruction and upper tract dilatation has been reported in some cases. Obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract without a coexisting bowel anomaly can also occur, but this is very rare. In some cases, preoperative diagnosis may be difficult. We describe our experience with a rare case of huge hydrometrocolpos presenting as neonatal intestinal and urinary obstruction.