Autologous buccal mucosal graft for urethral reconstruction.
- Author:
Wen CHEN
1
;
Sen-kai LI
;
Yang-qun LI
;
Ming-yong YANG
;
Wei-qing HUANG
;
Ju-feng FAN
;
Hong-feng ZHAI
;
Qiang LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Capillaries; anatomy & histology; Contracture; Epidermis; anatomy & histology; Humans; Hypospadias; surgery; Male; Mouth Mucosa; anatomy & histology; transplantation; Mucous Membrane; Urethra; surgery; Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male; methods
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2003;19(1):36-38
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for a new method for urethra reconstruction using autologous buccal mucosal graft while lacking of local skin.
METHODSSince 1998, a total of 25 patients with complex hypospadias have been treated using buccal mucosal grafts for urethral reconstruction. The reconstructed urethra was anastomosed with the meatus half year later.
RESULTSAll the reconstructed urethra survived without contracture or stricture except one infection, which healed with no adverse consequence.
CONCLUSIONThe key points for operation success is rich capillary network, thick epidermis and thin lamina propria of the buccal mucosa. Buccal mucosa is an excellent tissue for urethral reconstruction.
