Perioperative care pathway for vulvar reconstruction: a case series

Vulvar reconstructive surgery is performed for a variety of indicated etiologies. Labial, vulvar, and clitoral adhesions may be caused by vulvar dermatologic conditions such as lichen sclerosus and lichen planus in addition to hypoestrogenic state. Other etiologies of abnormal vulvar anatomy include genital and birth trauma, and female genital mutilation. There is currently no recommended perioperative management following vulvar reconstructive surgery, leading to varied postoperative management and patient counseling, which may contribute to the wide range of recurrence (0-55%).
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research