Labial fusion as a cause of vesicoureteral reflux: A case report and evaluation of pediatricians' approaches Vezikoüreteral reflü nedeni olarak labial füzyon: Bir vaka sunumu ve pediatrist yaklaşiminin deǧerlendirilmesi

Akgül S., Tekgüç H., Dalkan C., ÇOBANOĞLU F. N., Öztürk H., Önder N. B.

Cocuk Sagligi ve Hastaliklari Dergisi, vol.55, no.3, pp.132-134, 2012 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Journal Name: Cocuk Sagligi ve Hastaliklari Dergisi
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.132-134
  • Keywords: Genital examination, Labial fusion, Urinary tract infections, Vesicoureteral reflux
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Labial fusion is a problem in which the labia minora are fused over the vestibule. Urinary tract infections are seen in 20-40% of these patients as obstruction of the vaginal orifice causes a stasis of urine, leading to colonization. We present the case of a child with a delayed diagnosis of labial fusion leading to recurrent urinary tract infections and subsequently vesicoureteral reflux. Additionally, we evaluated pediatricians' approaches to the physical examination of patients with a urinary tract disease, whereby we detected that only 22.4% of physicians treating children perform a detailed genital examination. All physicians concerned with pediatric care must be reminded of the importance of a detailed genitourinary examination.