Recurrent urinary retention due to imperforate hymen after hymenotomy failure: A rare case report and review of the literature

Sara Abu-Ghanem, Rosa Novoa, Jacob Kaneti, Eran Rosenberg

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    Abstract

    Acute urinary retention (AUR) is unusual in children. We report for the first time a case of recurrent urinary retention due to massive hematocolpos resulting from an imperforate hymen in a 14-year-old girl. In case of AUR in adolescent girls, clinicians should keep in mind that imperforate hymen may be a causative factor and this condition may easily be treated surgically, but follow-up is still necessary to ensure that there is no recurrence.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)180-182
    Number of pages3
    JournalUrology
    Volume78
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Jul 2011

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Urology

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