Vaginal reconstruction

Urol Clin North Am. 1999 Feb;26(1):39-47, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0094-0143(99)80005-6.

Abstract

Absence of the vagina presents a challenging problem for the reconstructive urologist. This article reviews the pertinent diagnostic and pretreatment considerations and the surgical options, in particular, bowel vaginoplasty, for these patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Counseling
  • Disorders of Sex Development / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Vagina / surgery*