title: Atraumatic removal of secretions from the prepubertal vagina.
abstract: Adequate vaginal secretions for laboratory tests are difficult to obtain from the prepubertal girl. A simple atraumatic technique for obtaining several milliliters of vaginal secretions is described. This is extremely useful for the clinician evaluating the child with vulvovaginitis and/or possible sexual abuse.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011627:Puberty; D014621:Vagina