Anterior sagittal transrectal approach (ASTRA) for vaginoplasty after complications of posterior sagittal anorectoplasty

Lisieux Eyer de Jesus; Laura Helman; Samuel Dekermacher; Raquel L Bernardo; Cruz Delia M Martinez

doi:10.1590/s0100-69912013000300012

Anterior sagittal transrectal approach (ASTRA) for vaginoplasty after complications of posterior sagittal anorectoplasty

Rev Col Bras Cir. 2013 May-Jun;40(3):234-6. doi: 10.1590/s0100-69912013000300012.

[Article in English, Portuguese]

Authors

Lisieux Eyer de Jesus¹, Laura Helman, Samuel Dekermacher, Raquel L Bernardo, Cruz Delia M Martinez

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery and Pediatric Urology, State Servers Federal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JANEIRO State - RJ, Brazil. lisieux@uol.com.br

PMID: 23912372
DOI: 10.1590/s0100-69912013000300012

Abstract

Transperineal exposure of the high portion of the vagina is limited. These limitations can be circumvented using ASTRA (anterior sagittal transrectal approach). We report the use of this surgical strategy for the treatment of a case of acquired vaginal atresia after posterior anorectoplasty due to anorectal malformation.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery*
Anal Canal / abnormalities*
Anal Canal / surgery*
Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods
Female
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods
Humans
Infant
Postoperative Complications / surgery*
Rectum / abnormalities*
Rectum / surgery*
Vagina / abnormalities*
Vagina / surgery*