VAGINOPLASTY BY POSTERIOR SAGITAL APPROACH FOR VAGINAL ATRESIA

Here we present a case of a patient with vaginal atresia who was operated on by posterior sagital technique. The patient was a 13-year girl who previously visited her first physician with the main complains of primary amenorrhea, periodic lower abdominal pain and a lower abdominal mass. The mass had enlarged gradually and her period pain increased in severity. There was no history of gastrointestinal symptoms.She had urinary frequency but no evidence of burning or fever. She previouosly under went three unsuccessful operations. She was operated on by posterior sagital technique. This operation successfully removed all the fibrotic tissues and reconstructive surgery was undertaken. After 3 years, the patient has no specific complains and has normal defecation and monthly periods.