Application of tissue granule of oral mucous in plastic surgery.
- Author:
Sen-kai LI
1
;
Qiang LI
;
Peng-cheng LI
;
Mu-xin ZHAO
;
Chuan-de ZHOU
;
Feng-Yong LI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Child, Preschool; Female; Humans; Hypospadias; surgery; Male; Mouth Mucosa; transplantation; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Urethra; abnormalities; surgery; Vagina; abnormalities; surgery; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(2):96-100
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the application of tissue granule of oral mucous in plastic surgery.
METHODSTissue granule of oral mucous was placed on glutin sponge and they were used for urethral (12 cases) and vaginal (14 cases) reconstruction in 26 cases.
RESULTSSatisfactory results were achieved in 24 cases. One case of urethral fistula and one case of urethral meatus stricture were happened. The two cases underwent secondary operation.
CONCLUSIONSTissue granule of oral mucous membrane is good supply for repairing mucous defect. It has the advantages of high growth and survival rate, and less shrinkage. It is useful for urethral or vaginal reconstruction which are covered with mucous membrane.
