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Nerve-Sparing Radical Vaginectomy.
- Source :
- International Journal of Gynecological Cancer; May2009, Vol. 19 Issue 4, p794-797, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Radical vaginectomy (RV) is related to significant bladder dysfunctions. We describe 2 cases of RV with nerve-sparing technique (NSRV).A 58-year-old woman with a diagnosis of locally advanced cervical cancer underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy with local and nodal progression of disease. The patient underwent NS radical hysterectomy plus NSRV, with prompt recovery of bladder function. A 14-year-old adolescent girl with a diagnosis of recurrent embryonal-botryoidal rhabdomyosarcoma was referred to us. She underwent 6 courses of chemotherapy with persistent disease. She then underwent NSRV. Two months after the surgical procedure, she was able to void the bladder.These are the first 2 cases of NSRV reported in literature. This new surgical technique is feasible, with prompt recovery of bladder function. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1048891X
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Gynecological Cancer
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 113078863
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/IGC.0b013e3181a47b97