Ann Coloproctol.  2024 Jun;40(3):276-281. 10.3393/ac.2023.00556.0079.

Transvaginal removal of rectal stromal tumor with Martius flap interposition: a feasible option for a large tumor at the anterior wall of the rectum

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  • 1Division of General Surgery Unit 2, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract

Neoadjuvant imatinib treatment, followed by complete transvaginal removal, presents a feasible option for large rectal gastrointestinal tumors located on the anterior wall of the rectum and protruding into the vagina. The use of Martius flap interposition is convenient and can be employed to prevent rectovaginal fistula.

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Transvaginal; Rectal gastrointestinal stromal tumor; Martius flap
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