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Construction of the vagina by means of an intestinal mucosa-muscularis graft

A new method in the treatment of aplasia or stricture of the vagina

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The conventional methods in the treatment of aplasia vaginae—sigmoid transposition and the split skin inlay—are unfavourable in several respects.

On account of theoretical considerations and experience in four cases, a mucosamuscularis graft from the small bowel is recommended as lining for the vaginal dissection. The operation seems relatively minor, technically simple and does not seem to require a complicated and embarrassing after-treatment. The recommended method produces a vagina which has an almost normal appearance and functions well. The technique might readily be used in the treatment of vaginal strictures.

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  1. Lehrkanzel für Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie der Chirurgischen Universitätsklinik Innsbruck, Österreich

    P. Wilflingseder

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I am indebted to Doz. Dr. Otto Dapunt of the Universitäts-Frauenklinik Innsbruck (Vorstand Prof. Dr. S. Tapfer) for his co-operation and help in the cases which he has referred to me.

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Wilflingseder, P. Construction of the vagina by means of an intestinal mucosa-muscularis graft. Chir Plastica 1, 15–24 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00289774

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