We present the method of pedicle labial urethroplasty for urethral reconstruction in female patients treated for urethral strictures.We performed urethral reconstruction using a pedicle labial flap in 2 female patients (23 and 70 years old) for urethral stricture (posttraumatic and postinflammatory origin). We used as a patch a pedicle skin flap obtained from the labia minora. The pedicle flap is slid beneath the vulvovaginal wall, until the urethra is reached.In both cases a normal micturition was obtained, and cystourethrography after 24 months showed a good urethral silhouette, without residual urine.The pedicle labial urethroplasty seems to be a reliable technique for the repair of urethral strictures.
Use of pedicle flap from the labia minora for the repair of female urethral strictures.
SIMEONE, Claudio;
2002-01-01
Abstract
We present the method of pedicle labial urethroplasty for urethral reconstruction in female patients treated for urethral strictures.We performed urethral reconstruction using a pedicle labial flap in 2 female patients (23 and 70 years old) for urethral stricture (posttraumatic and postinflammatory origin). We used as a patch a pedicle skin flap obtained from the labia minora. The pedicle flap is slid beneath the vulvovaginal wall, until the urethra is reached.In both cases a normal micturition was obtained, and cystourethrography after 24 months showed a good urethral silhouette, without residual urine.The pedicle labial urethroplasty seems to be a reliable technique for the repair of urethral strictures.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
