[Pediculated labial ureteroplasty: an original treatment procedure for ureteral lesions of obstetric origin].
Destruction of the urethra is the most severe complication of pregnancy-related vesicovaginal fistula. Although uncommon in Europe, pregnancy-related urethral destruction is still observed in Africa. In this study we describe our experience with a new reconstruction technique using a pedunculated skin flap raised from the labia majora. Between January 1992 and June 1996 we treated 35 patients in the Urology Department of Niamey Hospital in Niger. All patients were black. Mean age was 18 years and mean follow-up was 19 months. Two plasty techniques were used, i.e. extension (16 cases) and tubulisation (19 cases). Urinary incontinence was treated using a suburethral loop system created using a fatty flap taken from the labia majora (Martius method). Urethrocervico-suspension of the vagina was necessary in 6 cases. Normal micturition with no leakage was obtained in 24 patients (68.6%) and functional improvement in 6 cases (17.1%) Treatment failed in 5 cases (4.2%). In comparison with previously reported techniques, urethral reconstruction using a pedunculated labial flap and suburethral looping system allows successful treatment of pregnancy-related urethral destruction in 70% of cases. This technique is particularly well suited for use in developing countries where occurrence of this complication is most frequent. However even with the greatest skill, creation of a physiologically perfect closure system is currently impossible.
Falandry
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Service d'Urologie, Santé des Forces Armées Nigériennes, Niamey, Niger.
Illo
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Guelina
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Durasnel
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Alphonsi
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Madougou
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009548:Niger; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014521:Urethra / Q000293:injuries*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology; D014719:Vesicovaginal Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D014844:Vulva / Q000637:transplantation*
Urétroplastie labiale pédiculée: un procédé original de traitement des lésions urétrales étendues d'origine obstétricale.