Urinary and genital tract obstruction as a complication of female genital mutilation: case report and literature review
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Authors
Okwudili, Obi Anselm
Chukwudi, Onoh Robinson
Issue Date
2012-01
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Female Genital Mutilation , Urinary and Genital Tract Obstruction
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Abstract
Female genital mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total removal of the female external genitalia or other deliberate injury to the female genital organs, either for cultural or non-therapeutic reasons. This barbaric act is accompanied by a variety of complications ranging from hemorrhage, fracture, infective complications, gynetresia, with its attendant sexual and obstetric difficulties, and death. A 23-year-old girl, with urinary and genital tract obstruction following female genital mutilation(infibulation) is presented. She was managed by elective defibulation, with a satisfactory outcome. Robust health education strategies are needed for the eradication of FGM.
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Citation
Okwudili, O. A., & Chukwudi, O. R. (2012). Urinary and genital tract obstruction as a complication of female genital mutilation: case report and literature review. Journal of surgical technique and case report, 4(1), 64–66. https://doi.org/10.4103/2006-8808.100360
Publisher
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report