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(P15.5) Birth injury to external genitalia
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174 818 in individuals diagnosis birth injury to external genitalia confirmed
1 462 deaths with diagnosis birth injury to external genitalia
1% mortality rate associated with the disease birth injury to external genitalia
Diagnosis birth injury to external genitalia is diagnosed Men are 14.19% more likely than Women
99 811
Men receive the diagnosis birth injury to external genitalia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis birth injury to external genitalia
1 462 (1.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease birth injury to external genitalia - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features birth injury to external genitalia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Birth injury to external genitalia - what does this mean
Birth injury to external genitalia is caused by trauma to the genitalia during labor and delivery, usually due to mechanical forces such as pressure from the baby's head or the use of forceps or vacuum extractors. it can also be caused by infection or medical negligence.
What happens during the disease - birth injury to external genitalia
Birth injury to external genitalia is caused by trauma to the genitalia during delivery, which can occur due to a number of factors such as prolonged labor, the use of forceps or vacuum extractors, or the baby being too large for the birth canal. this trauma can cause damage to the skin, tissue, and nerves, leading to scarring, deformity, and loss of sensation. in severe cases, the injury can even lead to urinary or fecal incontinence.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain patient history and physical exam
- Perform imaging studies such as ultrasound or MRI
- Evaluate for any associated birth defects or abnormalities
- Perform laboratory tests such as hormone levels and chromosomal studies
- Consult with a pediatric urologist
- Perform surgical repair of any damage
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat birth injury to external genitalia.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
- Provide wound care to the affected area.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs.
- Perform surgery to repair the damaged tissue.
- Provide physical therapy to help restore mobility.
- Prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Provide psychological counseling to help the patient cope with the trauma.
- Refer the patient to a specialist for further treatment.
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Birth injury to external genitalia - Prevention
The prevention of birth injury to external genitalia can be achieved by ensuring that the delivery process is conducted in a slow and controlled manner, using appropriate techniques such as episiotomy and forceps, as well as avoiding excessive traction or manipulation of the baby's head and body during delivery. additionally, the use of appropriate obstetric drugs, such as oxytocin, should be monitored and administered in a safe and appropriate manner.