Penile reconstruction by using a scapular free flap.
- Author:
Ming-yong YANG
1
;
Sen-kai LI
;
Yang-qun LI
;
Qiang LI
;
Wei-qing HUANG
;
Chuan-de ZHOU
;
Yong TANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Follow-Up Studies; Free Tissue Flaps; Humans; Male; Penile Implantation; methods; Penile Prosthesis; Penis; surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Scapula
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(2):88-90
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the scapular free flap for penile reconstruction.
METHODSSix patients with penile loss were reconstructed by transferring a scapular free flap with implanting a Malleable penile prosthesis.
RESULTSAll of the flaps survived completely. With the follow-ups from six to twelve months, the reconstructed penile had excellent configuration and good function.
CONCLUSIONThe above mentioned technique could be a good method for penile reconstruction.
