Neonatal infravesical obstruction in females

Authors

• Fayez T. Hammad, Department of Pediatric Surgery and Urology, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.
• Vipul A. Upadhyay, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Starship Children's Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel. +64 (9) 3074949 Ext. 6477. Fax. +64 (9) 3078952. E-mail: vipulu{at}adhb.govt.nz

Abstract

Neonatal infravesical obstruction in females is less common than in boys and rarely reported. In this article, we report on 3 cases of infravesical obstruction in female neonates with different etiologies. We also reviewed the literature on this topic. Including our cases, 17 cases of neonatal infravesical obstruction in girls have been reported. Neonatal infravesical obstruction in females has different underlying pathology compared to boys with congenital tumors being more common in girls. A high index of suspicion is essential for early recognition and management.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

1630

Last Page

1633

Recommended Citation

Hammad, Fayez T. and Upadhyay, Vipul A. (2005) "Neonatal infravesical obstruction in females," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 26: Iss. 10, Article 25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3166