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[Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap for vaginal reconstruction].
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a new alternative method for the reconstruction of vagina with deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap.
METHODS: From January 2004 to May 2005, DIEP flaps were used for vaginal reconstruction in 5 patients (19 to 40 years), including 4 cases of congenital vaginal agenesis and I case of vaginal tumor. Before operation, the perforators were detected by the Doppler and the flaps based on the perforators ranged from 10 cmX 9 cm to 12 cmX 11 cm. DIEP flaps were elevated and then transferred to reconstruct the vagina.
RESULTS: Deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps were used in 5 patients. Only 1 patient developed haematoma in the posterior aspect of the reconstructed vagina, but the flap was viable. The wounds healed secondarily after conservative therapy. All the flaps survived completely. No complication occurred at donor site of abdominal wall.
CONCLUSION: Despite technical difficulties in elevating the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap, the flap is a good choice for vaginal reconstruction.
METHODS: From January 2004 to May 2005, DIEP flaps were used for vaginal reconstruction in 5 patients (19 to 40 years), including 4 cases of congenital vaginal agenesis and I case of vaginal tumor. Before operation, the perforators were detected by the Doppler and the flaps based on the perforators ranged from 10 cmX 9 cm to 12 cmX 11 cm. DIEP flaps were elevated and then transferred to reconstruct the vagina.
RESULTS: Deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps were used in 5 patients. Only 1 patient developed haematoma in the posterior aspect of the reconstructed vagina, but the flap was viable. The wounds healed secondarily after conservative therapy. All the flaps survived completely. No complication occurred at donor site of abdominal wall.
CONCLUSION: Despite technical difficulties in elevating the deep inferior epigastric perforator flap, the flap is a good choice for vaginal reconstruction.
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