Abstract
A modification of a transplantation procedure to repair congenital vaginal-anus is described. This procedure may serve as an alternative to a primary closure when the rectum lies above the external sphincter muscle and little tissue is available to build a perineal body.
Original language | British English |
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Pages (from-to) | 413-416 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1982 |
Keywords
- Anal agenesis
- Anovulvar fistula
- Cutback procedure
- External sphincter muscle
- Fistulous tract dilatation
- Levator sphincteric action
- Primary closure
- Rectovaginal fistula
- Transplantation procedure