Opening the Anterior Vaginal Vault: A Novel Approach to Vaginoplasty with a Modified McIndoe Procedure Using an Artificial Dermis - 24/09/14
Abstract |
Background |
Although preparation of a potential vaginal space between the bladder and rectum is a pivotal step in various vaginal reconstructions for patients with vaginal agenesis, few papers have mentioned the importance of this procedure.
Case |
We report the successful creation of a neovagina in 3 Japanese patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome using a novel modified McIndoe procedure that involved separation between the bladder and the rudimentary uterus in a laparoscopically assisted manner.
Summary and Conclusion |
Opening “the anterior vaginal vault” between the bladder and uterus is a novel concept of vaginal reconstruction; this approach has not been described hitherto in the literature. Based on the outcome of our cases, we conclude that this procedure is advantageous in creating a large and soft neovagina.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key Words : Anterior vaginal vault, Artificial dermis, Neovagina, Potential vaginal space, Vaginal agenesis, Vaginal canal, Vaginoplasty
Plan
The authors indicate no conflicts of interest. |
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