Ulcerative colitis of the neovagina as a postsurgical complication of persistent cloaca

J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jan;47(1):e19-22. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2011.09.060.

Abstract

Persistent cloaca is characterized by a common vestibule connected to the bladder, uterus, and rectum and a single perineal orifice to the exterior. Treatment can involve vaginal reconstruction with sigmoid/descending colon. We report a case of an 8-year-old girl who, as an infant, underwent vaginoplasty using sigmoid colon for persistent cloaca and developed a fulminant colitis that also affected the colonic neovagina 2 years after her reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cloaca / abnormalities*
  • Cloaca / surgery*
  • Colitis, Ulcerative / etiology*
  • Colon / transplantation*
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Vagina / surgery*
  • Vaginal Diseases / etiology*