Application of self-made dual tubes with lateral holes in the surgical treatment of hypospadias.
- Author:
Chao-Yang ZHU
1
;
Tie-Qiang LI
;
Jun-Qing HOU
;
Xin-Yi DU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Child; Child, Preschool; Humans; Hypospadias; surgery; Male; Stents; Surgery, Plastic; methods
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2008;24(2):131-133
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo increase the success rate of surgical treatment in patients with hypospadias.
METHODS220 cases of hypospadias underwent one-stage urethra plasty. After the penis was straightened, urethra plasty was performed with pediculated preputial entoplastron (Duckett's method) in 195 cases; with combination of scrotal septum and pediculated preputial entoplastron in 20 cases; with free bladder mucosa transplantation in 2 cases. The self-made dual silastic tubes with lateral mini-holes were applied to support new urethra in all the cases.
RESULTSThe patients were followed up for 1 - 8 years. 208 cases achieved successful results. There were 2 cases of urethral fistula, 6 cases of urethral stenosis at anastomosis site, 4 cases of stenosis at urethral orifice.
CONCLUSIONSThe success rate (94.5%) suggests great advantages of the self-made dual tube with lateral mini-holes to support new urethra. It can facilitate drainage and irrigation and reduce the complications such as infection, fistula and stenosis.
