Total vaginal reconstruction with combined 'Split Labia Minora Flaps' and full-thickness skin grafts.

Total vaginal reconstruction with combined 'Split Labia Minora Flaps' and full-thickness skin grafts.

Baytekin, Caghan;Menderes, Adnan;Mola, Fahri;Balik, Ozan;Tayfur, Volkan;Vayvada, Haluk;
The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research 2007 Vol. 33 pp. 524-8
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Abstract

Vaginal reconstruction with split-thickness skin grafts is the most common method for total vaginal reconstruction. Although it has disadvantages like contraction of the graft, foreshortening, donor site morbidity and long-lasting periods of vaginal standing; its easy surgical technique makes it popular. A new method using split labia minora (LM) flaps and full-thickness skin graft is discussed in this study.A 19-year-old female was presented with amenorrhea. A total absence of vagina was present and the patient underwent a total vaginal reconstruction for possible sexual intercourse.We observed no contraction and no foreshortening with a patent vaginal cavity up to 11 cm and 4.5 cm width. The need for continuous standing period was as short as 4 weeks and for intermittent standing up to 4 months. Sexual intercourse was encouraged after 4 weeks. During sexual intercourse no external lubrication was reported to be needed. There was no need for further reconstructive intervention.Vaginal reconstruction in congenital vaginal agenesis with split LM flaps and full-thickness skin grafts is a simple and effective method, which shortens the standing period and decreases the contraction in neovagina. Total vaginal reconstruction with split LM flaps could also be possible; to achieve this goal, expansion of LM flaps could be a further alternative.

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