Application of tunica vaginalis flap for multi-fistulas after urethroplasty in hypospadias.
- Author:
Qiang LI
1
;
Sen-kai LI
;
Chuan-de ZHOU
;
Feng-yong LI
;
Yang-qun LI
;
Yong TANG
;
Wen CHEN
;
Zhe YANG
;
Yu ZHOU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Hypospadias; surgery; Male; Penis; surgery; Postoperative Complications; surgery; Stents; Surgical Flaps; Testis; surgery; Treatment Outcome; Urinary Fistula; etiology; surgery
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2011;27(1):1-3
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo discussed a new technique for multi-fistulas after urethroplasty in hypospadias.
METHODS8 cases with postoperative multi-fistulas, which were not successfully repaired by previous treatment, were reoperated with tunica vaginalis flap combined with urethral stent and elastic dressing. The multi-fistulas were located between glan and scrotum. The number of fistulas was 3-7 (median, 5).
RESULTSPrimary healing was achieved in all the 8 cases. The micturition and esthetic result were satisfied. 5 cases were followed up for 8-10 months with no recurrence of fistula. There was also no dysuria and penile curvature.
CONCLUSIONSTunica vaginalis flap combined with urethral stent and elastic dressing is an effective technique for multi-fistulas after urethroplasty. It is easily performed with reliable result.
