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East and Central African Journal of Surgery
Association of Surgeons of East Africa and College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
ISSN: 1024-297X EISSN: 1024-297X
Vol. 18, No. 1, 2013, pp. 90-94
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Bioline Code: js13012
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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East and Central African Journal of Surgery, Vol. 18, No. 1, 2013, pp. 90-94
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Surgical Management of Prepubertal Urethral Prolapse: A report of 3 cases.
Abolarinwa, A.A.; Bioku, M.J.; Akinwumi, I.N.; Ikuerowo, S.O. & Esho, J.O.
Abstract
Background:
Urethral Prolapse is rare but a differential diagnosis of interlabial masses in
prepubertal females. It usually presents with vaginal bleeding and may heighten the
suspicion of sexual abuse.
Methods:
Our series of 3 cases all presented with vaginal bleeding and all had primary
surgical excision of the prolapsed urethral mucosa.
Results and Conclusion:
Surgical management is definitive and should be considered as the
first line treatment in our environment.Parents, caregivers and medical personnel in our
environment should be able to identify and recognise it.
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