Abstract
We describe a successful surgical technique of abdominal trachelectomy and re-vaginoplasty for cervico-vaginal stenosis following unsuccessful uterovaginal anastomosis and vaginoplasty in a patient with congenital cervical and vaginal aplasia. After the surgical procedure, cervico-vaginal stenosis was resolved and periodic menstruation without dysmenorrhoea resumed. While long-term follow-up is essential to ensure successful pregnancy and delivery, we conclude that this novel surgical procedure is a promising alternative for improvement of the quality of life and normal sexual function, and for preservation of fertility in patients with cervical and vaginal aplasia.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1997-2002 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
Volume | 128 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 Nov |
Keywords
- Cervical aplasia
- cervico-vaginal stenosis
- neocervix
- neovagina
- trachelectomy
- uterovaginal anastomosis
- uterus transplantation
- vaginal agenesis
- vaginoplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology