Internal pudendal flap anoplasty for severe anal stenosis. Report of a case.
OBJECTIVE
A technique for introducing anoderm into the anal canal is described.


METHODS
An internal pudendal flap was used.


RESULTS
This technique was totally successful in alleviating anal stenosis and maintaining fecal continence.


CONCLUSIONS
Internal pudendal flap should be in the armamentarium of the colon and rectal surgeon for treating severe anal stenosis.
Saldana
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Department of Surgery, Section of Plastic Surgery, St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110-0250, USA.
Paletta
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Gupta
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Vernava
A M
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Longo
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010145:Paget Disease, Extramammary / Q000601:surgery*; D010502:Perineum / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*