The Use of Flaps in Vaginal Reconstruction-The Use of Flaps in Vaginal Reconstruction

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The video is a webinar on "Flaps and Urogynecologic Surgery" presented by Dr. Martha Matthews. Dr. Matthews discusses various flaps used in urogynecologic surgery, focusing on reconstructive options for vulvar and vaginal defects. She explains the different types of flaps, such as random pattern flaps, myocutaneous flaps, and fasciocutaneous flaps, and their respective blood supplies. The webinar also covers the anatomy of the internal pudendal system and its importance in flap reconstruction. Dr. Matthews provides examples of different flaps used in vulvar and vaginal reconstruction, including the posterior labial artery flap, Singapore flap, rectus abdominis flap, gracilis myocutaneous flap, and interolateral thigh flap. She discusses the advantages and limitations of each flap and shares case examples to illustrate their utility. Dr. Matthews also addresses post-operative care, including wound closure, dressings, drains, and antibiotics. The webinar concludes with a discussion of labial surgery and the use of dopplers to find blood supply during flap reconstruction.

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Presented by: Martha S. Matthews, MD FACS

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Date: April 15, 2020

Keywords

Flaps

Urogynecologic Surgery

Dr. Martha Matthews

Reconstructive Options

Vulvar Defects

Vaginal Defects

Random Pattern Flaps