Novel non-operative treatment of uterovaginal prolapse in a preterm neonate

Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports

Mohammed A. Siddiqui¹  Natascha Cirignani²  Jorge Velez³  Janardhan Mydam⁴  Chinmaye Pradhan⁵ 

[1] Corresponding author. John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, 606012, USA.;AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, AZ, 85206, USA;;Apollo Cradle Maternity &John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, 606012, USA;Rush Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA;

关键词: Uterovaginal prolapse (UVP);    Neonate;    Preterm;    Pediatric;    Vaginal pessary;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Uterovaginal prolapse (UVP) is a rare condition that occurs in neonates. The case report presented here details an extremely rare, and potentially unique, occurrence of UVP in a premature infant whose prolapse was found to be secondary to an anatomical cause. The preterm newborn developed UVP three weeks after birth. Further investigation identified a bicornuate uterus and an ovarian mucus cyst that was likely secondary to the effect of maternal hormones upon the infant. A conservative and novel management method, using a feeding nipple/sterilized gauze soaked with petroleum jelly, and continuous monitoring, helped resolve the UVP. As a result of this case and our experience in diagnosing and treating UVP, we created a flowchart (included herein) for the diagnosis of UVP in newborns, including those who are premature.

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