Chohan A, Burr F, Mansoor H, Falak T.
Amnion graft in Vaginoplasty - an experience at 3 teaching hospitals of Lahore.
Biomedica Jan ;22(1):21-4.

This study was carried out to determine the outcome of vaginoplasty using amnion graft. It was conducted in 3 different hospitals of Lahore including Lady Willingdon hospital. Sir Ganga Ram hospital, and General hospital from March 2001 to March 2005. Ten patients with Mayer-Rokitansky -Kauster-Hauser syndrome (MRKH) included in the study, underwent vaginoplasty using amnion graft. All patients were followed upto 6 months and beyond to determine the outcome of vaginoplasty and coital function. The patients` age ranged between 18-30 years. Eight patients (8o%) were married and two were unmarried. The procedure was uncomplicated in nine while one had rectal injury, which was repaired successfully before application of graft. Follow up ranged upto 6months and beyond. Eight patients had excellent vaginal depth upto 8cm after 6months. One patient had cicatrisation. One patient lost follow-up. Five had satisfactory coital function. Ammon graft vaginoplasty is an ideal, simpler method and provides good results n ot only in terms of improvement in vaginal length but also couple`s satisfaction at coitus.

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