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[Vaginal evisceration. Report of a new case]
J Delotte1, A Iannelli, S Fayad
1Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, reproduction et médecine foetale, hôpital Archet-II, 151, route de Saint-Antoine-de-Ginestière, BP 3079, 06202 Nice cedex 03, France. jdelotte@hotmail.com
Gynecologie, Obstetrique & Fertilite
|April 26, 2005
Summary
Vaginal evisceration, a rare condition in postmenopausal women, occurred due to a ruptured enterocele. Surgical repair involved bowel resection and vaginal vault closure.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Vaginal evisceration is an uncommon but serious complication, primarily affecting postmenopausal women.
- Enterocele, a protrusion of the small intestine into the vagina, can lead to evisceration if untreated.
Observation:
- A case of vaginal evisceration in a postmenopausal woman resulting from a ruptured enterocele is presented.
- The patient underwent surgical intervention via midline laparotomy.
Findings:
- The surgical procedure included bowel resection with primary anastomosis.
- Vaginal vault suture repair was performed to address the evisceration.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of timely diagnosis and surgical management of enterocele to prevent vaginal evisceration.
- Understanding risk factors and therapeutic options is crucial for managing this rare clinical entity.