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