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The Repairing of the Recto-Neovaginal Fistula in a Male-to-Female Transgender Through Perineal Graciloplasty.

Authors :
Omarov N
Tatar S
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2021 Jun 20; Vol. 13 (6), pp. e15784. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 20.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Rectovaginal fistulas, which are abnormal epithelial-lined connections between the rectum and vagina, are challenging to treat. Treatment of recto-neovaginal fistulas is more complicated due to the altered perineal anatomy in individuals undergoing gender reassignment surgery. We present a recto-neovaginal fistula that occurred after reassignment surgery male-to-female transgender case of a was successfully treated with restorative perineal graciloplasty.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2021, Omarov et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
13
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34168935
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.15784