101. Surgical Management of the Constricted or Obliterated Vagina.
- Author
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Gebhart JB and Schmitt JJ
- Subjects
- Colon transplantation, Constriction, Pathologic etiology, Constriction, Pathologic surgery, Female, Gynecologic Surgical Procedures methods, Humans, Patient Care Planning, Preoperative Care, Skin Transplantation, Surgical Flaps, Vagina pathology, Vaginal Diseases etiology, Vulvar Diseases etiology, Plastic Surgery Procedures methods, Vagina surgery, Vaginal Diseases surgery, Vulvar Diseases surgery
- Abstract
Management of the constricted or obliterated vagina demands an understanding and recognition of the potential etiologies leading to this presentation. A thorough and comprehensive medical and surgical review is required to arrive at an accurate diagnosis, which then will guide medical or surgical intervention. It is paramount to recognize when underlying medical conditions are contributing to these conditions and to begin medical therapy; failure to do so will often yield suboptimal results. When these conditions arise after surgical interventions, compensatory surgical techniques that correct upper and lower vaginal strictures or obliteration include incision through the stricture, vaginal advancement, Z-plasty, skin grafts, perineal flaps, and abdominal flaps and grafts. Postoperative surveillance and dilation are critical to optimize long-term success.
- Published
- 2016
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