The Martius flap neovagina revisited

The Martius bulbocavernosus flap has been used frequently in the repair of various vaginal fistulas. It can also be a useful source for the construction of a neovagina if used in the appropriate patient. We present a case of a patient who underwent a total pelvic exenteration for recurrent cervical...

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Published in:	International journal of gynecological cancer Vol. 15; no. 5; p. 964
Main Authors:	Green, A E, Escobar, P F, Neubaurer, N, Michener, C M, Vongruenigen, V E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-09-2005
Subjects:	Adult Female Humans Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - complications Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - surgery Surgical Flaps Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - complications Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - surgery Vagina - surgery Vesicovaginal Fistula - complications Vesicovaginal Fistula - surgery
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Summary:	The Martius bulbocavernosus flap has been used frequently in the repair of various vaginal fistulas. It can also be a useful source for the construction of a neovagina if used in the appropriate patient. We present a case of a patient who underwent a total pelvic exenteration for recurrent cervical cancer. For her neovagina, a novel variation of the Martius flap was constructed. In carefully selected patients, this can be a useful option for neovagina reconstruction.
ISSN:	1048-891X
DOI:	10.1136/ijgc-00009577-200509000-00039