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Neo-vaginal construction with subcutaneously based gluteal-fold flaps: a case report

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A 16-year-old girl with vaginal aplasia had a 1-cm long vaginal pouch and complete absence of uterus. Bilateral subcutaneous based flaps were raised horizontally from the gluteal folds and transposed into the created vaginal cavity. At 12 months follow-up, she had successfully engaged in intercourse and at no time had been mechanically using dilation. At clinical examination, the neo-vagina maintained both adequate length and width.

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Toft, G., Larsen, J. Neo-vaginal construction with subcutaneously based gluteal-fold flaps: a case report. Eur J Plast Surg 29, 35–37 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-005-0023-0

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