Bladder flap for reconstruction of congenital absence of the vagina.
An original method for vaginal reconstruction, using a pedunculated bladder wall flap is described. The method can be applied for vaginal reconstruction in cases of congenital absence or hypoplasia, as well as in cases of male transsexualism. 4 patients have been operated by this method without complications. In 2 patients, with 11 and 8 months follow-up, the results are satisfactory. The authors clearly describe the technical method of operation.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery