Abstract
Low complexity cases of neonatal hydrometrocolpos from imperforate hymen are typically
treated with hymenotomy or hymenectomy. Although this is commonly performed in the
operating room, bedside management is also safe and effective. We present a case of
prenatally diagnosed, simple hydrometrocolpos treated via bedside hymenotomy on the
first day of life. The patient received periprocedural antibiotics prior to the procedure
and had full resolution of hydrometrocolpos without any complication or need for further
intervention. Early intervention and administration of periprocedural antibiotics
allowed for safe management of this condition without the risks and resources of treatment
in the operating room.
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Publication history
Published online: November 24, 2021
Accepted:
November 13,
2021
Received:
November 4,
2021
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Financial Disclosure: The authors declare that they have no relevant financial interests.
Funding Support: There was no funding for this study
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