Document Type
Journal Article
Study Type
Case Report
Publication Date
6-2018
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Volume
33
Inclusive Pages
4-6
DOI
10.1016/j.epsc.2017.10.006
Abstract
Pyometrocolpos can be caused by congenital malformations such as distal vaginal atresia and imperforate hymen. Patients usually present with obstructive urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury, or sepsis. Percutaneous drainage of the infected fluid can help treat the patient; however, recurrence is of concern. In this case report, we present a case of a child with recurrent pyometrocolpos due to distal vaginal atresia despite initial percutaneous drainage. To our knowledge, this is the first report of ultrasound-guided introital drainage of pyometrocolpos with relief of symptoms obviating the need for repeat drainage or immediate surgery. © 2017
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APA Citation
Kim, I., Vellody, R., Pohl, H. G., Sharma, K., & Yadav, K. (2018). Ultrasound-guided introital drainage of pyometrocolpos. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 33 (). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2017.10.006
Peer Reviewed
1
Open Access
1
Comments
Reproduced with permission of Elsevier BV. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports