Interposition of a unilateral singapore posteriorly based fasciocutaneous axial flap for treating rectoneovaginal fistula in a male-to-female trans-sexual patient

Abstract

Rectoneovaginal fistula (RnVF) is one of the major complications for the gender reassignment surgery. Closure of the RnVF with interposition of a pedicled tissue flap is a useful surgical approach to reconstruct the perineal space and provide neovascularization. Martius flap, gracilis muscle flap, and Singapore flap are the options of pedicled tissue flap. An HIV-positive 37-year-old male-to-female trans-sexual patient presented with a large RnVF (8–9 cm × 4 cm) after penile inversion vaginoplasty. A modified Singapore flap was performed to repair RnVF and to reconstruct the perineal space. Vaginal reconstruction with a fasciocutaneous Singapore flap can be considered for male-to-female trans-sexual patients with a complex RnVF as it provides excellent neovascularization with a sensate flap and desirable cosmetic outcome.

Keywords

• fasciocutaneous flap
• rectoneovaginal fistula
• singapore flap
• transgender