Reconstruction of the penile skin loss due to 'radical' circumcision with a full thickness skin graft

• Main Authors: Ignjatović Ivan, Kovačević Predrag, Medojević Nina, Potić Milan, Milić Vladimir
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Military Health Department, Ministry of Defance, Serbia 2010-01-01
• Series: Vojnosanitetski Pregled
• Subjects: circumcision, male; treatment outcome; reconstructive surgical procedures; postoperative complications; skin transplantation
• Online Access: http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0042-8450/2010/0042-84501007593I.pdf
• ISSN: 0042-8450

Background. Excessive resection of penile skin is a rare but important complication of circumcision. Penis 'trapping' under the skin and consequent sexual dysfunction occur as a result. Case report. Excessive circumcision with complete resection of the penile skin is shown. Penis, trapped under the skin, was deliberated and skin defect was substituted with the full thickness skin graft. One year after the surgery penis has a good cosmetic appearance, adequate size and sexual function. Conclusion. Full thickness skin graft is a good option for augmentation of the penile skin loss in cases with intact hypodermal tissue and extensive skin loss, for the reconstruction in a single act.