Abstract
Objective To study the outcome of using pedicled skin flap of foreskin for phalloplasty in the management of complete buried penis.Methods A retrospective review was carried out in West China Hospital between July 1994 and August 2011.Results The follow up period ranged from 1 month to 7 years (mean 16 months).All patients achieved good results and got satisfactory appearance.There was no voiding problem,wound infection,and skin necrosis.Conclusions Buried penis could be classified into two types according to skin deficiency (partial or complete).The appropriate timing of surgery is preschool stage.If the patient is extremely obese,dietary restriction and vigorous exercise should be done before surgical correction.The modified Devines operation is simple and can achieve satisfactory results in partially buried penis,whereas the transverse preputial island flap penoplasty is ideal in treating completely buried penis. Key words: Buried penis; Child; Diagnosis; Urologic surgical procedures
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