Hydrocolpos Causing Urinary Obstruction

Imperforate Hymen and Vaginal Atresia and their Associated Anomalies

“…The prognosis for the neonate is poor, and 4 of our 6 patients died, mainly from respiratory failure in association with gross abdominal distension (Reed & Griscom 1973). The distension may be so severe as to cause abdominal dystocia, urinary retention (MacLachlan et al 1980), upper urinary tract dilatation (Cook & Marshall 1964) or bowel perforation (Gupta & Barson 1980). Hydrocolpos is known to be associated with imperforate anus (Young 1977) and with polydactyly, especially in the familial type of hydrocolpos (MacLachlan et al 1980, Gupta & Barson 1980.…”

Ultrasound diagnosis of hydrocolpos: Prenatal findings and postnatal follow‐up

“…or hydrometrocolpos is important. The mechanical pressure exerted on surrounding structures can, in fact, lead to various complications, such as ureteral obstruction with hydronephrosis, intestinal obstruction, respiratory distress caused by elevation of the diaphragm, or oligoamnios in cases of severe urinary obstruction in the fe-tUs.2, 12,13,15,19,20 Severe peritonitis with extensive adhesion formation can occur if the mucous secretions are released into the peritoneal cavity via the fallopian tubes; the mechanism is similar to that of meconium peritonitis. 'l Numerous authors have emphasized the high morbidity and mortality still associated with hydrometrocolpos.…”

Hydrometrocolpos, uterus didelphys, and septate vagina: an antenatal sonographic diagnosis.

“…Davis et al were first to describe the antenatal sonogmphic diagnosis of hydrometrocolpos. 9 Hill and Hirsch recently reported an additional case of fetnl hydrometrocolpos caused by imperforate hymen detected by sonography.1 11 We wish to report a case of hydrometrocolpos occurring with uterus diclelphys and septate vagina detected in utero.…”