Urethral prolapse in the premenarcheal female.
Urethral prolapse in the premenarcheal female manifests as vaginal bleeding and a periurethral mass. In the past, the recommended management was surgical excision or cautery. However, conservative management has been shown to have excellent results. Five premenarcheal patients with urethral prolapse treated by conservative therapy are presented. Treatment regimen consisted of local hygiene with sitz baths, hexachlorophene soap, topical providone iodine and estrogen cream. There were no complications or recurrences. Surgery is not warranted in the treatment of urethral prolapse in the premenarcheal female. Medical management is equally effective and less traumatic in this age group.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011391:Prolapse; D014522:Urethral Diseases / Q000628:therapy*