Acquired gynatresia

BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Apr 28:2014:bcr2014203529. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-203529.

Abstract

Vaginal stenosis (gynatresia) is commonly congenital, occurring as a part of Mayer-Kustner-Hauser syndrome. Those occurring postabortal or postpartum are rarely seen nowadays. Here, we report two cases, one in which there was complete stenosis postpartum following a retained gauze and another case, with chemical vaginal burns following attempted abortion by a local untrained midwife.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced / adverse effects
  • Abortion, Induced / methods
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
  • Bacterial Infections / etiology
  • Burns, Chemical / complications
  • Debridement
  • Dilatation
  • Female
  • Gynatresia / etiology*
  • Gynatresia / surgery
  • Humans
  • Postnatal Care
  • Tissue Adhesions / etiology
  • Tissue Adhesions / surgery

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents