title: [Perineoplasty for vulvar vestibulitis].
abstract: 28 premenopausal women with severe dyspareunia were diagnosed as having vulvar vestibulitis. A modified perineoplasty, consisting of removal of the vestibule and exteriorization of the vagina to cover the denuded area and to relax a tight perineum, was performed. 70% of 26 women with adequate follow-up experienced significant relief of vulvar discomfort. In young women with dyspareunia, vestibulitis may be a significant, remediable, causative factor.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bornstein
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Kaufman
mesh_terms: D004414:Dyspareunia / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery*; D014844:Vulva / Q000601:surgery*; D014847:Vulvitis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*