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An intraoperative stent for McIndoe vaginal construction
M J Concannon1, G H Croll, C L Puckett
1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|February 1, 1993
Summary
A new, affordable vaginal stent made from Surgi-Stuf in a condom simplifies McIndoe vaginal reconstruction. This device ensures excellent skin graft apposition for creating new vaginal pockets.
Area of Science:
- Reconstructive surgery
- Gynecologic surgery
- Biomaterials
Background:
- McIndoe vaginal reconstruction is a surgical procedure to create a neovagina.
- Effective vaginal stent placement is crucial for successful skin graft take and vaginal depth maintenance.
- Existing vaginal stent methods can be costly or difficult to apply.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an inexpensive and easy-to-apply vaginal stent for McIndoe vaginal reconstruction.
- To evaluate the utility of Surgi-Stuf within a condom as a vaginal stent material.
Main Methods:
- A vaginal stent was fabricated using Surgi-Stuf material enclosed in a sterile condom.
- The stent was designed for easy insertion and removal.
- The stent was utilized in McIndoe vaginal reconstruction procedures.
Main Results:
- The Surgi-Stuf stent demonstrated ease of application and removal.
- The material's compressibility and "memory" properties facilitated optimal skin graft apposition.
- The stent design allowed for effective placement within the neovaginal pocket.
Conclusions:
- The described vaginal stent offers an affordable and user-friendly alternative for McIndoe vaginal reconstruction.
- Surgi-Stuf in a condom is a viable material for creating a functional vaginal stent, promoting successful graft integration.