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. 2023 May 30;11(5):e5033. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005033

Table 2.

PIV Technique Modifications

Technique Modification N (%)
Dissection beyond prostatic capsule*
 Blunt 14 (82.4%)
 Speculum/retractor 6 (35.3%)
 Dilator 2 (11.8%)
 Sharp 1 (5.9%)
Levator ani sidewall release
 Yes 14 (82.4%)
Resection of corpora cavernosum
 At crus and imbricate in midline 10 (58.8%)
 To bony origin 7 (41.2%)
Resection of corpora spongiosum
 Partial 2 (11.8%)
 Aggressive 14 (82.4%)
 Imbricate only 1 (5.9%)
Plane of clitoral neurovascular bundle elevation
 Supratunical 5 (29.4%)
 Subtunical 12 (70.6%)
Tissue used to create inner labia minora
 Prepuce 13 (76.5%)
 Urethra mucosa 6 (35.3%)
 Staged with grafts 1 (5.9%)
Penile skin use
 Vaginal canal 8 (47.1%)
 External vestibule 15 (88.2%)
Vaginal canal fixation (excluding packing)
 Suture fixation 1 (5.9%)
 Fibrin glue 2 (11.8%)
 Packing only 14 (82.4%)
Rectal injury identification§
 Observation only 7 (41.2%)
 Manual exam 9 (52.9%)
 Dyed enema 3 (17.6%)
 Rectal insufflation with saline in cavity 1 (5.9%)
*

Four respondents mentioned more than one technique.

Three respondents use both prepuce and urethral tissue.

Six respondents mentioned both.

§

Three respondents mentioned more than one technique.