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Spontaneous vaginal evisceration.

I Siddiqui1, A Samee, C Hall

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

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This case study highlights a rare instance of spontaneous vaginal evisceration in an elderly patient with pelvic organ prolapse. Management involved surgical repair but led to a rectovaginal fistula, emphasizing the complexities of prolapse care.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Gynecology
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Management of vaginal prolapse in the elderly lacks a uniform consensus.
  • Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition in elderly women, often managed conservatively or surgically.
  • Shelf pessaries are used for prolapse management, but complications like displacement can occur.

Observation:

  • An elderly female patient presented with spontaneous vaginal evisceration.
  • The patient had a history of long-standing vaginal prolapse managed with a shelf pessary, which had recently become displaced.
  • Surgical intervention (laparotomy) was performed for bowel repositioning and vault repair.

Findings:

  • An inadvertent button-hole injury to the rectum occurred during pelvic floor repair.
  • The rectal injury resulted in the development of a rectovaginal fistula.
  • A de-functioning colostomy was required to manage the rectovaginal fistula.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for severe complications in elderly patients with advanced vaginal prolapse.
  • Careful surgical technique is crucial during pelvic floor repair to avoid iatrogenic injuries.
  • Management of rectovaginal fistulas may necessitate complex surgical solutions, including colostomy.