The Repairing of the Recto-Neovaginal Fistula in a Male-to-Female Transgender Through Perineal Graciloplasty

Cureus. 2021 Jun 20;13(6):e15784. doi: 10.7759/cureus.15784.

Abstract

Rectovaginal fistulas, which are abnormal epithelial-lined connections between the rectum and vagina, are challenging to treat. Treatment of recto-neovaginal fistulas is more complicated due to the altered perineal anatomy in individuals undergoing gender reassignment surgery. We present a recto-neovaginal fistula that occurred after reassignment surgery male-to-female transgender case of a was successfully treated with restorative perineal graciloplasty.

Keywords: perineal graciloplasty; plastic surgergy; rar (recto anal repair); recto-neovaginal fistula; transgender surgery.

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  • Case Reports