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Vulvectomy
Definition
Vulvectomy refers to a procedure in which the vulva is partly or completely removed
Indications
Vulva displasia cancer
Vulva intaepethelial neoplasia
As part of female genital mutilation
Types of vulvectomy
Skinning vulvectomy
Simple vulvectomy
Partial vulvectomy
Radical vulvectomy
Post operative care
Pain medication
Antibiotics to prevent infection
Anticoagulants to prevent the clotting of blood
Monitoring of vital signs
:pre operative care
Encourage the patient to verbalize her concerns regarding the surgery
Reassure the patient that the pain will be controlled
Starve the patient prior to the surgery
Patient must stop any herbal supplements prior to surgery
Hold the Ace inhibitors for 24 hours before surgery
References
MJ Dohoposki, ZD Horne, D Pradhan international journal of 2019
