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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 2/2009

01-02-2009 | Case Report

Voiding dysfunction due to long-standing labial fusion in an elderly woman: a case report

Authors: H. Muppala, A. Meskhi

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 2/2009

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Abstract

Labial adhesions or fusion in the elderly are rare, and only few cases are described in the English literature. We describe a case of near-complete labial fusion in an elderly woman presenting with voiding difficulty, its management and literature review.
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Metadata
Title
Voiding dysfunction due to long-standing labial fusion in an elderly woman: a case report
Authors
H. Muppala
A. Meskhi
Publication date
01-02-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 2/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-0684-x

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