Small intestinal submucosa patch for extensive vaginal endometriosis resection

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2009 Nov-Dec;16(6):765-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2009.07.007.

Abstract

This case report describes use of a porcine small intestinal submucosa patch to prevent vaginal stiffness and retraction after extensive vaginal resection of an endometriosis nodule. A 32-year-old nulliparous woman was referred for surgical treatment of a large rectovaginal nodule that extended from the vaginal to the rectal mucosa. Surgical treatment was performed in 2 steps. Initially, a laparoscopic rectal resection was performed without opening the vagina to reduce the risk of fistula formation; 6 months later, the patient underwent a laparoscopic second-look combined with the vaginal approach to remove remaining disease. A small intestinal submucosa patch was successfully used to prevent vaginal shortening.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Endometriosis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / transplantation*
  • Intestine, Small / transplantation
  • Sus scrofa
  • Tissue Scaffolds*
  • Transplantation, Heterologous*
  • Transplantation, Heterotopic / methods*
  • Vaginal Diseases / surgery*