A rare case of absence of vagina with the presence of functioning uterus: surgical treatment

Acta Eur Fertil. 1984 Mar-Apr;15(2):137-40.

Abstract

A rare case of absence of vagina in presence of a functioning uterus is reported. The surgical treatment--McIndoe's operation--has permitted to obtain an artificial vagina connected to the uterine cavity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menarche
  • Receptors, Estrogen / analysis
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Uterus / surgery*
  • Vagina / abnormalities*
  • Vagina / surgery

Substances

  • Receptors, Estrogen