Journal article
Characteristics and outcomes of 16 patients with symptomatic labial adhesion
The Internet Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol.7(1)
2007
Abstract
Objective: Describe the characteristics and outcomes of patients with primary labial adhesion requiring treatment for urinary obstructive symptoms.
Study Design: Retrospective review of all patients with a symptomatic primary labial adhesion referred to a vulvar specialty clinic over an 8-year period.
Results: Sixteen of 3983 new patients were diagnosed with a symptomatic labial adhesion; ages 9 months to 34 years. Fifteen cases involved prepubertal girls who were initially managed with conservative medical treatment including attention to vulvar hygiene and application of estrogen cream, of which four required eventual surgical lysis. One case occurred in a 34 year-old woman, which required surgical release. No recurrences have been recorded. Thirteen (of 14) patients endorsed vulvar symptoms prior to treatment of which, 8 noted resolution and 5 noted improvement following labial separation.
Conclusions: While treatment is typically employed for urinary obstructive symptoms, we found vulvar symptoms were not uncommon and improved following separation.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Characteristics and outcomes of 16 patients with symptomatic labial adhesion
- Creators
- S. GirtonC Kennedy - University of IowaR Galask
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Internet Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Vol.7(1)
- ISSN
- 1528-8439
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2007
- Academic Unit
- Dermatology; Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Record Identifier
- 9983557421302771
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