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Reconstruction of the anus, rectovaginal septum, and distal part of the vagina after postirradiation necrosis. Report of a unique case

Journal Article · · Dis. Colon Rectum; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02556801· OSTI ID:6835741
Successful repair of postirradiation total loss of the anal sphincters, rectovaginal septum, and distal part of the vagina is reported. Gracilis muscle flap was used as a substitute sphincter. Part of the muscle was wrapped-up in a split skin graft. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first report on new application of gracilis muscle and split skin graft in perineal reconstruction.
Research Organization:
Maria Sklodowska-Curie Memorial Institute of Oncology, Warsaw (Poland)
OSTI ID:
6835741
Journal Information:
Dis. Colon Rectum; (United States), Journal Name: Dis. Colon Rectum; (United States) Vol. 31:8; ISSN DICRA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English