Urethroplasty with tunica vaginalis flap for treating hypospadias with hydrocele: a report of 9 cases.

Author: Hai-Qiu LIAO ¹ ; Luo-Yan YANG ; Zi-Ting LIU
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1. Department of Urology, 2nd Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, Hunan 410011, China. liaohaiqiumw@126.com
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Child; Child, Preschool; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hypospadias; complications; surgery; Male; Surgical Flaps; Testicular Hydrocele; complications; surgery; Testis; surgery; Treatment Outcome; Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male; methods
From: National Journal of Andrology 2008;14(2):152-154
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the treatment of hypospadias with hydrocele.
METHODSNine patients with hypospadias complicated by hydrocele underwent urethroplasty with tunica vaginalis flap.
RESULTSSatisfactory results were achieved in 7 cases, all with a normal anatomic position of urethral meatus, perfect urination and no infection. Local infection and meatal stricture occurred in 1 case, which was restored to normal by urethral sounding. Scrotal urinary fistula developed in another.
CONCLUSIONWith minimum surgical trauma, conveniently available material and fast tissue repair, urethroplasty with tunica vaginalis flap is a desirable method for the treatment of hypospadias with hydrocele.