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
Cocuk Sagligi ve Hastaliklari Dergisi, cilt.55, sa.3, ss.132-134, 2012 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 3
- Basım Tarihi: 2012
- Dergi Adı: Cocuk Sagligi ve Hastaliklari Dergisi
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.132-134
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Genital examination, Labial fusion, Urinary tract infections, Vesicoureteral reflux
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.