Histologic Analysis of ‘Distraction Vaginogenesis’ in a Rat Model
Meyer H, Trosclair L, Clayton S, O’Quin C, Crochet C, Colvin J, Welch V, Alhaque A, Solitro G, Shah-Bruce M, Alexander J, Sorrells D. Histologic Analysis of ‘Distraction Vaginogenesis’ in a Rat Model. Pathophysiology 2024, 31: 298-308. PMID: 38921727, PMCID: PMC11206798, DOI: 10.3390/pathophysiology31020022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVaginal agenesisStained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&ERat vaginal tissueSprague Dawley ratsLocal immune reactionHematoxylin and eosin (H&EParaffin-embedded tissuesMasson's trichrome stainingAnti-desmin antibodiesMullerian agenesisResin capEosin (H&EVaginal tissueSurgical vaginoplastyVaginal canalDesmin immunostainingCanal lengthSubmucosal eosinophiliaMechanical dilatationNeutrophilic inflammationPost-surgicalDawley ratsChronic inflammationRat modelTrichrome staining125. The Retention of Significant Vaginal Lengthening with a Novel Vaginal Expansion Device
Colvin J, Meyer H, O'Quin C, Welch V, Solitro G, Shah-Bruce M, Alexander J, Sorrells D. 125. The Retention of Significant Vaginal Lengthening with a Novel Vaginal Expansion Device. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2024, 37: 300. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2024.01.132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchVaginal tissueVaginal canalCanal lengthVaginal lengthVaginal dilator therapyPost removalMullerian agenesisResin capVaginal atresiaWeeks of recoveryDilation therapySurgical vaginoplastyCongenital absenceWeeks post-removalChronic inflammationRe-implantationHistological examinationHistological changesHistological analysisTissue contractionWeeksCanalTissueVaginoplastyAgenesis