The vaginal vestibule

Michael Friedman, Ephraim Siegler, Lior Löwenstein

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Abstract

Objectives. Vulvar vestibule is a common term in the medical nomenclature. In our view, this term is inaccurate. Materials and methods. Herein, we provide evidence from embryologic, anatomic, and architectonic textbooks that shows the links between the vestibule and vagina. Results. Our research proves that the term vulvar vestibule does injustice to the area it describes. Conclusions. The correct term for vulvar vestibule actually is vaginal vestibule.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)71-72
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Lower Genital Tract Disease
Volume8
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Vagina
  • Vestibule
  • Vestibulitis
  • Vulva

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