Menstrual, Sexual, and Obstetrical Outcomes after Vaginal Replacement for Vaginal Atresia Associated with Anorectal Malformation

Conclusion Vaginal atresia is often missed in association with ARMs. Management should be in collaboration with pediatric gynecologists. Due to a lack of long-term outcome data, no definite conclusion can be drawn for the best technique, tissue, or timing of vaginal replacement. The opportunity to perform vaginal replacement in conjunction with the rectal repair may be worth considering because of a shallower pelvis, nonscarred tissue planes, and the excellent surgical exposure. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 14, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Skerritt, Clare S ánchez, Alejandra Vilanova Lane, Victoria Alison Wood, Richard J. Hewitt, Geri D. Breech, Lesley L. Levitt, Marc Tags: Review Article Source Type: research