Veronica Boero, Massimiliano Brambilla, Eugenia Di Loreto, Giulia Emily Cetera, Sonia Cipriani, Francesca Boggio, Ermelinda Monti, Giada Libutti, Carlotta Caia, Fabio Parazzini
OBJECTIVE: The rationale for the use of autologous fat grafting in the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) consists in reduction of inflammation, regeneration of tissues, volume increase, and pain fiber control. The main outcome of our study was the evaluation of patients' satisfaction after treatment. Secondary outcomes included modifications in symptoms, psychosexual wellbeing, vulvar hydration, and histology after surgery. METHODS: Eligible for this study were women aged 18-85 years with a histological diagnosis of VLS who underwent at least one autologous vulvar fat grafting at our center, between 2010 and 2019...
August 8, 2023: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease