Ultrasound-guided introital drainage of pyometrocolpos

Pyometrocolpos can be caused by congenital malformations such as distal vaginal atresia and imperforate hymen. Patients usually present with obstructive urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury, or sepsis. Percutaneous drainage of the infected fluid can help treat the patient; however, recurren...

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Main Authors: Il Kyoon Kim (Author), Ranjith Vellody (Author), Hans G. Pohl (Author), Karun Sharma (Author), Bhupender Yadav (Author)
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Published: Elsevier, 2018-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Pyometrocolpos can be caused by congenital malformations such as distal vaginal atresia and imperforate hymen. Patients usually present with obstructive urinary tract infections, acute kidney injury, or sepsis. Percutaneous drainage of the infected fluid can help treat the patient; however, recurrence is of concern. In this case report, we present a case of a child with recurrent pyometrocolpos due to distal vaginal atresia despite initial percutaneous drainage. To our knowledge, this is the first report of ultrasound-guided introital drainage of pyometrocolpos with relief of symptoms obviating the need for repeat drainage or immediate surgery. Keywords: Pyometrocolopos, Interventional radiology, Ultrasound guided, Introital drainage
Item Description:2213-5766
10.1016/j.epsc.2017.10.006