[Vaginal reconstruction with pedicled deep inferior epigastric perforator flap].
OBJECTIVE
To explore a new surgical procedure for vaginal reconstruction with pedicled deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap.


METHODS
Since June 2007, 6 cases underwent vaginal reconstruction, including five congenital vaginal absence and one immediately after total vaginal resection due to carcinoma. Intensive CT scans were performed preoperatively for perforator selection. The DIEP flaps were designed vertically on the anterior abdominal wall and transferred for vaginal reconstruction.


RESULTS
All the patients recovered uneventfully with no flap loss and other complication. The patients were followed up for 1 to 8 months (mean, 4 months) with satisfactory results.


CONCLUSIONS
Vaginal reconstruction with vertical DIEP flaps is a safe and reliable method.
Zeng
Ang
A
Plastic Surgery Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China.
Qiao
Qun
Q
Zhu
Lin
L
Fang
Bai-rong
BR
Bai
Ming
M
Zhang
Hai-lin
HL
Pan
Bo
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019074:Epigastric Arteries / Q000637:transplantation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014621:Vagina / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult