Management of imperforate hymen with the carbon dioxide laser

In: International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1990 · vol. 31(2) , pp. 204 · doi:10.1016/0020-7292(90)90750-f · PMID:2748065 · W2043953792
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Carbon dioxide laser excision of imperforate hymen in four patients resulted in prompt healing without complications and satisfactory sexual function in two patients.

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A method for the management of imperforate hymen using carbon dioxide laser is described. In four patients presenting with imperforate hymen, the hymen was excised by CO2 laser under local anesthesia. No bleeding or wound infection occurred, and healing was prompt and satisfactory. Two out of four patients became sexually active and experienced no introital dyspareunia. We conclude that the CO2 laser may be an alternative method of treatment for this rare congenital abnormality.

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