Nevarez BRA, Meraz ÁD

Language: Spanish
References: 8
Page: 287-290
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ABSTRACT

Labial fusión is rarely presented in the postmenopausal age group, its predisposing factors are hipoestrogenism and a inflamation/repair process in the vaginal epithelium. Our case report involves a 73 years old woman that presents with urinary incontinence. On physical exploration, complete labial fusión was noted, a surgical approach was undertaken with liberation of the labia and fixation, postoperatory local estrogen ointment was indicated with complete recovery. The literature review confirmed that this was the ideal treatment and also confirms the role of local estrogen ointment as profilactic and therapeutic.

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