The Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap to Manage Vaginal Evisceration.

BACKGROUND

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a significant issue requiring surgical correction in 19% of the female population by age 85 years. Complications of POP, especially in women who have undergone hysterectomy, include vaginal evisceration-a serious complication that carries high morbidity and mortality rates. Rarely, vaginal evisceration occurs after colpocleisis.

CASE: A 69-year-old female with recurrent vaginal evisceration following colpocleisis underwent surgical repair using a vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous (VRAM) flap.

CONCLUSION

Recurrent cases of POP and vaginal evisceration that are refractory to conventional treatment require consideration of novel management options. To our knowledge, this is the first case using a VRAM flap for the management of vaginal evisceration.