Guidelines for pediatric anogenital examination: Insights from our vulvar dermatology clinic.
Guidelines for pediatric anogenital examination: Insights from our vulvar dermatology clinic.
- 2018
Copyright (c) 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. To our knowledge, there are no guidelines in the dermatology literature for performing anogenital examinations in prepubescent children. Based on experience in our joint pediatric dermatology-gynecology vulvar clinic, we aim to provide a framework for conducting genital examinations in children, focusing on the vulvar examination. Our goal is to enhance confidence in the pediatric dermatologist's ability to perform thorough examinations by providing general principles as well as concrete "do's" and "don'ts" that will create a maximally comfortable and productive experience. These steps will help create a positive experience for the patient and family, encouraging further follow-up and enhancing the overall well-being of the child.
English
0736-8046
10.1111/pde.13586 [doi]
*Dermatology/mt [Methods]
*Physical Examination/mt [Methods]
Ambulatory Care Facilities
Anal Canal
Child
Female
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Vulva
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Dermatology
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatric and Adolescent
Journal Article
Copyright (c) 2018 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. To our knowledge, there are no guidelines in the dermatology literature for performing anogenital examinations in prepubescent children. Based on experience in our joint pediatric dermatology-gynecology vulvar clinic, we aim to provide a framework for conducting genital examinations in children, focusing on the vulvar examination. Our goal is to enhance confidence in the pediatric dermatologist's ability to perform thorough examinations by providing general principles as well as concrete "do's" and "don'ts" that will create a maximally comfortable and productive experience. These steps will help create a positive experience for the patient and family, encouraging further follow-up and enhancing the overall well-being of the child.
English
0736-8046
10.1111/pde.13586 [doi]
*Dermatology/mt [Methods]
*Physical Examination/mt [Methods]
Ambulatory Care Facilities
Anal Canal
Child
Female
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Vulva
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Dermatology
Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatric and Adolescent
Journal Article