Published in:
01-07-2015 | Instrumentation and Techniques
Customized Silicone Vaginal Stent
Authors:
Jothikumar Kamalakannan, Varsha Murthy, Bindinavele Srinivasaragavan Kularashmi, Kirti Jajoo
Published in:
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
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Issue 4/2015
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Excerpt
Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, a congenital anomaly of the female genital tract, is characterized by vaginal agenesis, a rudimentary to absent uterus compromising the normal functions of the genital tract, thereby causing psychological trauma. This syndrome is estimated to occur in approximately 1 in every 4500 females [
1]. Patients with vaginal agenesis in MRKH syndrome can be treated by both surgical and non-surgical procedures. However irrespective of the procedure opted, prosthetic vaginal dilators or long-term vaginal stents are required to prevent the possible contraction of the reconstructed vagina and to maintain vaginal width and depth to avoid vaginal stenosis. …
