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Radswiki T, Saber M, Bell D, et al. Vaginal stenosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15287
Vaginal stenosis refers to a narrowing of the vagina, it can be congenital or acquired.
Complications
Causes
Acquired causes include:
General
Depending on the site of stenosis and state of menstruation there can be a combination of
Treatment and prognosis
The mainstay of treatment is the use of vaginal dilation 6.
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