RESULTS OF VAGINOPLASTY IN EXCISION OF THE RECTUM

Vaginoplasty was used in a consecutive series of 45 patients undergoing rectal excision for neoplastic and inflammatory bowel disease. Forty‐three patients achieved primary perineal healing and none developed a persistent perineal fistula. One patient with Crohn's disease developed a perianal fistula a year after operation but healing occurred after minor surgery. Another developed a pre‐sacral abscess 9 years after operation; spontaneous discharge into the vagina occurred. Copyright © 1979 British Journal of Surgery Society Ltd.