Technical considerations in the repair of cloacal vaginal deformities.
Various techniques of vaginal repair used in the reconstruction of cloacal deformities are discussed. In 4 years we performed primary reconstruction of cloacal anomalies in 4 children, 3 of whom had hydrocolpos and 1 vaginal agenesis. Vaginal reconstruction was done using a variety of techniques tailored to the primary anomaly. Distal vaginal occlusion related to ischemia occurred in 2 patients and in both the vagina was successfully reconstructed at a second stage procedure. Overall cosmetic and functional results were good. All patients are dry but require clean intermittent catheterization and 3 currently require a bowel regimen at followup of 18 months to 4 years.
Alexander
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Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
Kay
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D002988:Cloaca / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*