• Title of article

    Imperforate Hymen Presenting as Acute Urinary Retention in A 14-Year-Old Nigerian Girl

  • Author/Authors

    Anselm, Obi O. Federal Medical Centre - Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Nigeria , Ezegwui, Uzor H. Federal Medical Centre - Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Nigeria

  • From page
    84
  • To page
    86
  • Abstract
    Acute urinary retention in adolescent females is rare, just like imperforate hymen. We present a case of acute urinary retention secondary to imperforate hymen in a 14–year-old Nigerian girl. Its diagnosis and treatment are discussed with a brief review of literature. We highlight the need for a thorough evaluation in the female patient presenting with acute urinary retention, and also the need to provide better health facilities in rural areas in developing countries such as ours.
  • Keywords
    Acute urinary retention , imperforate hymen , haematocolpos
  • Journal title
    Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
  • Journal title
    Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
  • Record number

    2585008