Congenital atresia of the lower vagina with regular menses through a fistula: a therapeutic approach.
Presented is an unusual case of congenital atresia of the lower vagina with regular menses through a fistulous tract. Diagnostic ultrasound was very helpful in defining the problem and aiding in the determination of a therapeutic plan. Distention of the blind vaginal pouch with fluid greatly facilitated a surgical solution to the problem and has applicability to other forms of vaginal atresia.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*