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

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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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  1. Women’s Health Directorate, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, Lancashire, UK

    H. Muppala & A. Meskhi

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Muppala, H., Meskhi, A. Voiding dysfunction due to long-standing labial fusion in an elderly woman: a case report. Int Urogynecol J 20, 251–252 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-0684-x

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