Abstract
The radial forearm free flap provides a relatively thin, potentially sensate, minimally hair-bearing septocutaneous flap with reliable anatomy and enough flexibility that it can be fashioned into a construct resembling a penis. The tube-within-a-tube design incorporates a centrally placed vascularized neourethra with a distal extension that gets folded over to create a semblance of a neoglans. Although this design eliminates any distal meatal stenosis, proximal urethral stenosis and fistulae continue to be the most frequent complication, especially in transgender men. An unsightly donor site scar is the primary disadvantage of the radial forearm free flap phalloplasty.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
