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Assessing Urinary Tract Junction Obstruction Defects by Methylene Blue Dye Injection
Published on: October 12, 2017
Obstructive reproductive tract anomalies
Jennifer E Dietrich1, Debra M Millar2, Elisabeth H Quint3
1Division of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Department of OBGYN, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX.
Background:
Approximately 7% of girls will have an anatomic abnormality in their reproductive tract, diagnosed before or after puberty.
Objective:
It is important for providers to be aware of the obstructive reproductive tract conditions, the way in which various conditions present, and the way in which such conditions should be managed.
Design:
Systematic review of the literature using the GRADE evidence system.
Results:
There is limited data in most areas of obstructive reproductive tract anomalies; however, some retrospective and prospective series with small numbers are still useful to guide clinical practice.
Conclusions:
Recommendations are based on limited or inconsistent scientific evidence. Recommendations are based primarily on consensus and expert opinion.
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