Left-sided sacrospinous ligament suspension for treating recurrent sigmoid neovagina prolapse

Int Urogynecol J. 2014 Nov;25(11):1593-5. doi: 10.1007/s00192-014-2415-9. Epub 2014 May 16.

Abstract

Numerous techniques for surgical creation of a neovagina have been described for treating Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. Sigmoid vaginoplasty is one well-described technique with satisfactory long-term outcomes. However, there are several case reports of subsequent prolapse of the sigmoid neovagina, which presents a unique challenge for surgical repair, as the associated mesentery can also be involved and is at risk during repair. We present a patient with MRKH syndrome and recurrent sigmoid neovagina prolapse who had undergone four prior attempts at repair. In all prior attempts, recurrence of her prolapse occurred within 3 months of the antecedent surgery. We describe the first report and successful long-term treatment of recurrent sigmoid neovagina prolapse using a left-sided sacrospinous ligament suspension.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ligaments / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Prolapse
  • Recurrence
  • Sacrum / surgery
  • Surgically-Created Structures*
  • Vagina / surgery*
  • Vaginal Diseases / surgery*