En bloc excision is appropriate therapy for rectal cancer with posterior vaginal wall involvement. The operation leaves a gaping defect where the posterior wall of the vagina has been removed. Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction, demonstrated in this case, effectively closes the vaginal defect.

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Rectal Cancer-Posterior Pelvic Exenteration with Vertical Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap Reconstruction

  • Chad M. Michener,
  • Thomas E. Garofalo,
  • James S. Wu

摘要

En bloc excision is appropriate therapy for rectal cancer with posterior vaginal wall involvement. The operation leaves a gaping defect where the posterior wall of the vagina has been removed. Vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap reconstruction, demonstrated in this case, effectively closes the vaginal defect.