Modified rotational bowel vaginoplasty after total pelvic exenteration

Ann Plast Surg. 2013 Mar;70(3):335-6. doi: 10.1097/SAP.0b013e318232af00.

Abstract

Vaginal reconstructive options commonly include the use of split-thickness skin grafts or intestinal conduits. When a colonic segment is chosen, the sigmoid colon is favored because of its location, size, and durability. When circumstances preclude the use of sigmoid colon and a colonic conduit is preferred, creative means of mobilization are required. This article describes a case and technique utilizing the descending colon in a tension-free vaginoplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Colon, Sigmoid / blood supply
  • Colon, Sigmoid / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery*
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pelvic Exenteration / adverse effects*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps / blood supply
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery
  • Vagina / surgery*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / surgery*