Vascularisation of Urethral Repairs with the Gracilis Muscle Flap

BackgroundThe ability to achieve a long-term, stricture-free urethral repair is one of the ongoing challenges of reconstructive urologic surgery. A successful initial repair is critical, as repeat procedures are difficult, owing to distortion, scarring, and short urethral stumps.MethodsWe describe a...

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Main Authors: Ee Hsiang Jonah Kua, Kah Woon Leo, Yee Siang Ong, Christopher Cheng, Bien-Keem Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2013-09-01
Series:Archives of Plastic Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-aps.org/upload/pdf/aps-40-584.pdf