Two-Stage Pediatric Penile Reconstruction after Postcircumcision Gangrene

Autor: Tarek Zayid, Mohamed O. Ouf, Amr Elbatawy, Serag M. Zidan, Abdelnaser Hamdy, Hany Ismail, Khallad Sholkamy, Hazem Dahshan, Wael Ayad
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open, Vol 05, Iss 02, Pp e95-e100 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2377-0813
2377-0821
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1718717
Popis: Background Postcircumcision penile gangrene is a devastating complication that may lead to total or subtotal penile loss requiring penile reconstruction. Pediatric penile reconstruction poses diverse challenges for most plastic surgeon. Patients and Methods Retrospective cohort study of 12 children ranged from 6 to 36 months old suffered from total or partial penile loss secondary to electrocautery burn during circumcisions. Reconstruction was done by island groin flap for phallus in first stage and urethral reconstruction by tubularized scrotal flap 6 months later. The outcome was evaluated by assessment of flap survival, the esthetic appearance, urethral competence and rate of complication. Results Follow-up was ranged from 6 to 24 months. A new phallus of satisfactory dimensions was achieved in all cases. Complications included partial necrosis of the flap in two cases, fistulas in two cases, and stenosis of the urethral anastomosis in one case. These complications were successfully resolved by corrective surgery. Good satisfactory result regarded as shape and urination stream. Conclusion Penile reconstruction can be performed in children with good results and low complication rate. The use of island groin flap for phallus reconstruction followed by urethral reconstruction by tubularized scrotal flap 6 months later was found effective, time saving, and with minor complication.
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