Total Preputial Flap: A Reliable and Versatile Technique for Urethral and Penile Reconstruction

Total Preputial Flap: A Reliable and Versatile Technique for Urethral and Penile Reconstruction

Abstract. We revisit the technique of total preputial flap (TPF) and its application for urethroplasty, penile skin coverage of both and present our results in 43 patients. (41 hypospadias, 2 epispadias). There were no instances of flap necrosis. In patients without prior attempts at reconstruction...

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Main Authors: Barbara Magda Ludwikowski, Ricardo eGonzález
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
Epispadias
Hypospadias
preputial flap
onlay urethroplasty
chordee
island flap
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fped.2014.00043/full
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Summary:Abstract. We revisit the technique of total preputial flap (TPF) and its application for urethroplasty, penile skin coverage of both and present our results in 43 patients. (41 hypospadias, 2 epispadias). There were no instances of flap necrosis. In patients without prior attempts at reconstruction (n=36) we observed 4 urethro-cutaneous fistulas. TPF allowed the repair of cases of proximal hypospadias in one stage with an acceptable complication rate.
ISSN:2296-2360

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